Chinese Lanterns
by Sarah Loft
Title
Chinese Lanterns
Artist
Sarah Loft
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
I photographed these lanterns in an overgrown yard in Schierstein, Germany.
Per Wikipedia: Physalis alkekengi (bladder cherry, Chinese lantern, Japanese-lantern, strawberry groundcherry, or winter cherry; is a relative of P. peruviana (Cape gooseberry). It is easily identifiable by the large, bright orange to red papery covering over its fruit, which resembles paper lanterns.
It is a popular ornamental plant, though it can be invasive with its wide-spreading root system sending up new shoots some distance from where it was originally planted. In various places around the world, it has escaped cultivation.
The dried fruit of P. alkekengi is called the golden flower in the Unani system of medicine, and used as a diuretic, antiseptic, liver corrective, and sedative.
Note: The watermark will not appear on the print you purchase.
Featured in the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group, January 2017.
Featured in the Photography and Nature 101 group, August 2017.
Featured in the 500 Views group, August 2017.
Featured in the Global Flowers Photography group, February 2020.
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January 4th, 2017
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Comments (22)
Angeles M Pomata
Such a joyful photo, Sarah!! The use of color in this vibrant capture is amazing! L/F
Randol Burns
Sarah, I love Chinese lanterns and have painted them before. This is so beautiful and made my day seeing this beautiful image. F/L
Randy Rosenberger
It is with great pleasure I chose this piece of artwork from your portfolio to FEATURE on our homepage of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. This is the quality of fine art that makes it a joy to share with other artists and prospective customers. Thanks for sharing! Liked and faved Randy B. Rosenberger (admin of WFS group)