Helleborus niger L. - Christmas rose., page 3

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Helleborus niger L. - Christmas rose. sent on February 06, 2022 (21:15) by Massimo Schiavi. 61 comments, 1237 views.

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L'Elleboro, comunemente chiamato Rosa di Natale, appartiene alla famiglia delle Ranuncolaceae e fiorisce tra Febbraio e Aprile nelle pinete o nelle faggete. In Italia si trova in tutte le regioni del nord tra i 300 ed i 1.000 m. slm, ma, più raramente, anche sino a 1.800 m. slm. Il nome del genere pare sia di origine greca da da "Hellèboros" fiume greco che attraversa la città di Antkyra, dove nell'antichità si utilizzava contro la pazzia una pianta locale dello stesso genere: l'Helleborus orientalis; i greci ritenevano infatti che l'Elleboro curasse la pazzia. Il nome specifico dal latino "niger="nero", per il colore scuro del rizoma. Esistono molte leggende sull'uso di questo fiore, si racconta che un pastore di nome Melampo, indovino e guaritore, avendo osservato che le proprie pecore, si purgavano mangiando l'elleboro, pensò di somministrare lo stesso alle figlie del re di Argo, Preto. La pazzia aveva colpito le giovani principesse, esse credevano di essere diventate vacche. Melampo le guarì, come ricompensa ottenne il titolo onorifico di “Purgatore”una parte del regno di Argo e la mano di una delle principesse. Gli antichi greci ricorrevano alla frase "aver bisogno dell'Elleboro " per indicare i folli, in quel tempo molti malati di mente si recavano ad Antycira, nel golfo di Corinto, che era località rinomata per la vegetazione ricca di Elleboro , luogo consigliato anche dal poeta latino Orazio. Racconta la leggenda che Eracle fosse stato guarito dalla pazzia proprio grazie a questa pianta. Pare che gli antichi filosofi ricorressero ai principi di questa pianta per raggiungere uno stato ipnotico, molto simile alla meditazione profonda. Un uso particolare ne fece Paracelso che usò le foglie dell'Elleboro per la preparazione di un "elisir di lunga vita". Gabriele D'Annunzio, ne “La figlia di Iorio” lo cita:”Vammi in cerca dell'Elleboro nero, che il senno renda a questa creatura”. Negli anni 50 e sino alla fine degli anni 60 del secolo scorso, nei paesi della bergamasca, dove l'elleboro è anche detto "fiùr del lüf ", in particolare della Val Cavallina, era nato un florido commercio dei fiori. I bambini li raccoglievano e li portavano in un punto di raccolta dove venivano selezionati e poi contati, una lira a fiore era la ricompensa. Venivano quindi inviati ai grossisti di fiori di Milano, ma soprattutto in Svizzera, dove la raccolta era vietata, ma non il commercio. I pochi soldi racimolati, in quegli anni di miseria, servivano per comprare i quaderni e quando il raccolto era abbondante: grande festa, ci scappava anche qualche caramella !!! Foto scattata nel mese di Febbraio 2022 sulle pendici del Monte Legnone (gruppo del Campo dei Fiori - Varese).

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Jeant

sent on February 17, 2022 (21:33)

Splendid realization and picture ''flowers'' my friend Massimo..congrats..bye Jean.. :-P

Roberto Giancristoforo

sent on February 17, 2022 (23:53) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I like the composition that enhances the diagonal formed by the flowers.
Excellent sharpness.
Congratulations Massimo! :-)
See you soon,
hello,Roberto

Massimo Schiavi

sent on February 18, 2022 (8:32) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Dear Jean and Roberto , I warmly thank you for your positive comments, which have greatly gratified me.
Have a nice day and a warm greeting.
Maximum :-)

Dario1960

sent on March 01, 2022 (21:59) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful macro and interesting caption.
Congratulations Massimo.
Hello, Dario

Massimo Schiavi

sent on March 02, 2022 (10:31) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you very much, Dario, for the very welcome comment.
Have a nice day, hello.
Maximum :-)

Eraldo Brunettin

sent on March 14, 2022 (17:05) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful Massimo, this flower, Hellebore is a sweet companion of the many mountain excursions, which unfortunately I do not do anymore but who knows this spring perhaps .......
A warm hug.
Eraldo.

Massimo Schiavi

sent on March 14, 2022 (17:13) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you very much, Eraldo, for the very welcome comment !
As for mountain excursions, remove the "maybe" and start doing them again. Walking in nature is a panacea for our body and, above all, for our mind because it helps us to release tensions.
A dear man.
Maximum :-)

Daniel Florea

sent on March 14, 2022 (19:54) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Wonderful realization, congratulations. Regards Daniel.

Massimo Schiavi

sent on March 14, 2022 (20:59) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A big thank you Daniel for the comment that made me very happy !
Hello.
Maximum :-)

Carlo Bassi

sent on March 15, 2022 (20:59) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful macro, there is interesting caption :-P
Congratulations!
Hello Carlo

Massimo Schiavi

sent on March 16, 2022 (10:22) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Many thanks Carlo for the very welcome comment !
Have a nice day, hello !
Maximum :-)

Palmieri Raimondo

sent on March 21, 2022 (13:41) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

............. interesting caption for this interesting shot ..............
7 hello Ray Palm-

Massimo Schiavi

sent on March 21, 2022 (17:36) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Many thanks Ray Palm for the very welcome comment !
Hello and good evening.
Maximum :-)

Superventura

sent on March 28, 2022 (13:56) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Damn I had escaped this beautiful photo the composition and the light that highlights the beautiful subject Massimo congratulations

Massimo Schiavi

sent on March 28, 2022 (15:35) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you very much Duilio for the nice comment and for the appreciation of the shot.
Good continuation of the day, hello !
Maximum :-)

Giordano Santini

sent on July 18, 2022 (13:30) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

beautiful specimens well taken hello
, Giordano 8-)

Massimo Schiavi

sent on July 20, 2022 (21:52) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A big thank you Giordano !
Hello and good evening.
Maximum :-)

Giulietta Cazzaro

sent on July 26, 2022 (8:02) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very nice image,
particularly interesting their "history" ;-)
I agree with Paul P on the fact ;-) to start extensive cultivations... but I think it's already too late: madness, alas, is rampant...

Massimo Schiavi

sent on July 27, 2022 (14:51) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you so much Giulietta !
Have a nice day and my best wishes.

Massimo Sorriso

Giordano Santini

sent on January 02, 2023 (8:10) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

well recovered Massimo- happy
birthday-Giordano :-P

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