And this:
Actually, yes. Gladiolas is the diminutive form of gladius, the Latin word for sword. The resemblance is a bit stronger with the long pointy leaves than with the actual blooms. Never a good day unless you learn something.
Saturday, September 13, 2014
A Militant Flower
Walking home from the Farmer's Market the other day. I got to carry the produce, Wife was toting some gladiolas. I got to wondering....any connection between this:
And this:
Actually, yes. Gladiolas is the diminutive form of gladius, the Latin word for sword. The resemblance is a bit stronger with the long pointy leaves than with the actual blooms. Never a good day unless you learn something.
And this:
Actually, yes. Gladiolas is the diminutive form of gladius, the Latin word for sword. The resemblance is a bit stronger with the long pointy leaves than with the actual blooms. Never a good day unless you learn something.
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