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Batik Irises. My batik irises usually have more purple than white, but I really like this unusual one as well. The roots of the iris plant have been used medicinally to treat skin infections, syphilis, stomach problems and dropsy. Today the roots are still used to purge the liver. Some alternative medicine uses include using yellow iris to treat dandruff and white iris to treat asthma and bronchitis, as well as use as a diuretic.
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, Causeway, Horsham, England, United Kingdom, UK
**The Causeway in Horsham, England, pictured in the mid-afternoon light of a May day (3:35 PM). Distinctive pollarded trees, showcasing fresh spring foliage, line the historic thoroughfare alongside well-preserved period homes. The scene unfolds under a lightly clouded sky, capturing the tranquil and picturesque character of this residential street.**
A Common Grackle peers out from between glossy oak leaves, its iridescent feathers catching the light. The sharp eye and bold stance are hard to miss.
I photographed this bird in an oak tree in my Arkansas yard. It paused just long enough in the branches for me to grab this quick shot.
Grackles are often overlooked, but up close their glossy plumage reveals deep blues and purples. Their bright eyes and loud calls give them a striking presence in any tree canopy.