Hip Star
by Kathy K McClellan
Title
Hip Star
Artist
Kathy K McClellan
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
Hip Star is a photograph that was taken of a Cherokee Rose blossom as it was turning into a rose hip. Once the star shaped remnants of the blooms drop off, the hip will ripen into a bright red color.
The hip is often referred to as the fruit of the rose plant. It contains the seeds for propagation and can be edible if one avoids the hairs inside the fruit.
Rose hips are used for herbal teas, jam, jelly, syrup, rose hip soup, beverages, pies, bread, wine, and marmalade. They are high in Vitamin C and contain the carotenoids beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin and lycopene which are being researched for biological roles.
The plant is native to southern China and Taiwan south to Laos and Vietnam, and invasive in the United States. It is also Georgia's State Flower.
The Cherokee Rose was introduce to the southeastern United States in the late 1700s. Culturally, it is associated with the Trail Of Tears (the forced relocation of Native Americans) . It's petals are said to be the tears of the Cherokee women and the golden center represents the gold taken from the Cherokee tribe.
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November 7th, 2015
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Comments (6)
Roberta Byram
I love the joy in this image!
Kathy K McClellan replied:
Thanks Roberta for the visit, comment and for adding this image to your Favorites list!
DUG Harpster
Interesting plant and a more interesting description. Being a northerner I've never seen one before, not even while on an all expenses paid, southeast Asian tour, by our generous government. You'll let us know when they get ripe? Love the contrast that makes the fruit stand out. Congratulations on the features!~DUG
Kathy K McClellan replied:
Thanks DUG! This photograph was taken in the summer so I'm sure they've ripened and fallen off by now!
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Kathy K McClellan replied:
Thanks John for the feature and for adding this image to your Favorites list!