Hoar Frost - Wild Teasel Canvas Print

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Christmas Eve dawned crisp and clear but a couple of hours later a heavy fog rolled in and a hoar frost began to form, magically transforming plants like these dried wild teasel flowers. This plant dies back completely each winter and reproduction is entirely by seed. There are more than 300 seeds in this cluster alone. Dipsacus fullonum, also called Fuller's teasel, is an invasive plant, often considered weed but also welcomed by many; it has long been used as a weaver's comb and the dried bracts seen here attract the European goldfinch and are used in floral arrangements. Frost like this is also called a white frost or hoarfrost; it is a coating of ice crystals formed by the sublimation of water vapor. Photo taken in Papillion, Nebraska.

I use my camera to explore the world around me and as a basis for creative expression. Because I live in Nebraska, I have a fondness for rural scenes that will be evident as you explore my images, but I enjoy traveling and have many other interests as well. I hope you enjoy your visit. All photographs and images in this portfolio are copyrighted and owned by the artist, Nikolyn McDonald. All rights reserved. Copying and/or distributing these images without my permission is strictly prohibited. You can contact me using this site's e-mail feature. You are invited to like my Facebook page.