Persian Cyclamen; Photo: Atara Katz
Don’t be fooled by the blush
Or swan’s head
In a bow
Strength does not always show
But do not try to
Chow
There is more to this beauty
Than what meets
The eye
Even if in first glance
She appears to be
Shy.
Fun Fact: The tuber of this flower is semi-poisonous. Fishermen would grate it, mix it with water and lime, and sprinkle the mixture in lakes and ponds to stun the fish so they would rise to the surface to be collected.
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Beautiful, but dangerous!
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Only if attacked… 😉
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Why would you attack a flower?
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To eat it … 😉 The poisonous bulb protects the plant from being dug out and eaten by animals. ….
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Interesting trivia for today. Beautiful flower. 😀
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I love those. We had them in our backyard, often next to or in the crevices of rocks. Very beautiful.
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