Persicaria Longiseta with Butterfly
The seemingly ordinary scene of a butterfly hovering over a red wild flower, known as Persicaria Longiseta, held a mesmerizing beauty. It was a simple sight, one that we often overlook while passing by fields or roadside meadows. The background lacked any remarkable features, and the flower itself gently swayed with the rhythm of the breeze.
However, as I took a moment to observe more closely, something captivating unfolded before my eyes. A delicate butterfly gracefully clung to the flower, as if embracing its tiny vibrant petals. With each sway of the flower from side to side, it appeared as though the butterfly was engaged in a harmonious dance, moving in perfect synchrony with its floral partner. Together, they formed a breathtaking union.
It is that simplicity that made me compose the picture. That moment explained to me how Susan Polis Shutz came up with the wild flowers quote:
Persicaria Longiseta – flowers of India
“Let us dance in the sun, wearing wild flowers in our hair…”
The roadside flower looked interesting with a deep burgundy color and metallic sheen. That explained why it stood out well against the dull boring brown background. It is also called red dragon. Though wild, landscape planners and gardeners use this plant in borders and mixed containers. If anyone was to make wildflowers bouquet this red wild flower will definitely make a good addition.
It is called Oriental lady’s thumb because of the dark green splotch on the leaf, which supposedly resembles a lady’s thumb. Lady’s Thumb plant is used for:
- This plant is used as a medicinal plant for humans and livestock. The leaves are used in treatments of stomach pains and poison ivy by the Native Americans.
- They are also used as an insect repellent, rubbing them on their horses.
If flowers spoke a language, I wonder what stories this red wild flower Persicaria Longiseta will have to tell!
Persicaria Longiseta
Persicaria Longiseta is a species of flowering plant in the knotweed family known by the common names Oriental lady’s thumb, bristly lady’s thumb, Asiatic smartweed, long-bristled smartweed, Asiatic waterpepper, bristled knotweed, bunchy knotweed, and tufted knotweed. It is native to Asia (China, India, Russia, Japan, Malaysia, etc.), and it is present in North America and Europe as an introduced species and often a wild flower or weed.
Conclusion
Nature’s delicate interactions had cast its spell on me. This was a reminder that even in the simplest of sights, there is extraordinary beauty to be found. In a world often filled with chaos and distractions, this quiet encounter between the butterfly and the Persicaria Longiseta whispered a gentle reminder to pause, appreciate, and find joy in the subtle marvels that surround us.
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What a fantastic image. Everything looks so delicate and pretty.
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What a beautiful flower with a butterfly <3 Thank you for linking, sweet weekend.
A great Click, Indrani.. Somehow, I missed this Post.. Thanks for sharing!
great
Cool and interesting name of the wild flower, Indrani!
How did you learn its name?
Clicked the image first & then looked for the name? 🙂
Yes Anita. Thank you!
Love the colour 🙂
Awesome
The butterfly is beautifully perched on that flower 🙂
beautiful….How serene and radiant. What flowers are these
It is Persicaria Longiseta, a wild flower.
I have updated the post with this info now.
Very cute flower.
The only kind of flowers I wear in my head are wildflowers!
Lovely picture, flower and the quote!!!
Lovely wild flowers, Looks like the butterfly is dancing 🙂
xoxo – Style.. A Pastiche!
Niiice 🙂
beautiful 🙂
Gorgeous flowers and image!
Beautiful photo.
Regards and best wishes
Beautiful flower and clicked good
Beautiful!
Lovely.. beautiful flowers .. sweet butterfly.. lovely image.
That's such a dainty little butterfly on such dainty little flowers. Nice!
So beautiful!
Love the little blue butterfly on the Polygonum cespitosum…
Greetings from Holland,
Anna :-))
Wow liebe Indrani, das ist fantastische Foto-Poesie vom Feinsten—
Grüsse aus der Schweiz
Hans-Peter
Great quote to go with this lovely photograph. Thank you Indrani!
Lovely picture and quote !
Pretty butterfly. I love those beautiful flowers with delicious colors, very beautiful pictures.
beautiful!
I loved this one.
it's about 34 degrees C outside, i don't think i can dance in the sun.:p
this flower, however, looks poised and elegant under the sun.
Nice shot!
Hope everyone enlarges this one – it is beautiful! Love that little butterfly and the quote!
Exquisite flowers and the perfect words to match!! Hope your weekend is going well, Indrani! Enjoy!
Sylvia
Beautiful DOF and clarity!
Lovely flowers in the wild.
Yes lets! 😉
A dainty shot!
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