Keith Burton's photos with the keyword: Clematis vitalba

Old Man's Beard (Clematis vitalba), with added texture. Taken indoors in natural light from window. Quite nice viewed large. Thanks to everyone who has visited my photo-stream over the past week or so, especially those you have left a comment and/or a yellow star. Always appreciated,. Have an enjoyable weekend folks..!!

Clematis vitalba.......also called Traveller's Joy. The French name for old man's beard is 'herbe aux gueux' – the beggar's or rascal's herb. This is a reference to its use by beggars; they used its acrid sap to irritate the skin to give it a sore and ulcerated look - in order to induce sympathy in, and perhaps a donation from, passers by!