City - El Malpais National Monument State - NEW MEXICO Country - United States
About
Did a little research on this plant. It is called an "Apache Plume" (Fallugia paradoxa). Here's some text regarding it:
This evergreen shrub, a member of the Rose Family (Rosaceae), grows up to 6 feet high. It is sometimes confused with the Cliffrose (Cowania mexicana), but can be distinguished by its more shrub-like appearance, having numerous branches at the base. Its small grayish, downy leaves are pinnately divided into linear divisions, attached alternately on slender stems. They are about 3/4 inches long and curved slightly downward.
The silvery puffs of fruit heads have many styles emanating from a feathery plume up to 2 inches long. These white-to-pink plumes grow from a seed-like base at the tips of tangled, slender branches.
This plant's common name is derived from the fact that it resembles Apache war bonnets. Tewa and other native peoples used the stems of Apache Plumes to make brooms and arrow shafts.
This one caught my eye and then i read the about and was floored!...one of my tribes is Mescalero Apache,dude!...hahaha....it appealed to me right off because it is different and very light n' airy...the plumes remind me of downy plumes under goose feathers...nicely composed,Dave regards,gayle
Excellent About Dave. I really appreciate the background on this flower as I can learn while I view this great image. They are very delicate looking. Great DoF to capture this unique plant. It is also has a nice contrast with the red and white blooms. All the best, Chris
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