#cherry laurel

[theromaboo]

The Sixth Day of Julius Caesar

I once heard someone attributing Julius Caesar's illness (which might've been epilepsy or mini strokes or something else or maybe it wasn't a specific chronic illness at all. It's controversial right now) to wearing a laurel wreath, and I don't really understand how that works.

During Caesar's time, a laurel wreath would've most likely been made out of the plant Laurus nobilis, you know, bay leaves. Caesar might've gotten a stomachache if he ate a significant amount of them, but I am yet to read any sources that mention Caesar eating straight laurel!

Laurel wreaths could also be made out of a plant called Prunus laurocerasus (though I don't know if it was used for laurel wreaths in ancient Rome. I can't find anything about that). Its common name is cherry laurel, and it is toxic. I've read that you can irritate your skin if you touch it too much, but you'll have to eat it if you want to get the really bad effects.

I don't think Caesar was out here constantly eating all of his laurel wreaths. I'd assume that if he was, people would've made fun of him for it and therefore it would be mentioned somewhere.

I think the reason someone came up with this idea is because it's ironic. Caesar apparently liked his privilege of wearing a laurel wreath at all times because it hid his thinning hair (Suetonius, Life of Julius Caesar, 45.2). It'll be so ironic if his illness was caused by it. However, without any evidence of Caesar eating laurel wreaths made out of cherry laurel, this is an incredibly weak theory.

#ive read a theory that britannicus was poisoned using laurel water #which is like cherry laurel juice #but im still holding on to the theory that britannicus was not poisoned at all #the 15 days of julius caesar #ancient rome #roman history #history #julius caesar #gaius julius caesar #ides of march #the ides of march #laurel wreath #bay laurel #cherry laurel

[joy-haver]

Trying my hand at more botanical drawings

#art #botanical #plants #cherry laurel

[mothmiso]

Christiania/Christianshavn (2) (3) (4) (5) by Per Henriksen

#window view #statuette #backyard #plantlife #cherry laurel #houses #sod roof #turf roof #statues #garden #path #around the neighborhood #denmark #copenhagen

[kristo-flowers]

Cherry Laurel

#cherry laurel #flower #buds #flower buds #photography #ature details #patterns in nature #50 shades of green #i have this thing with flowers #i have this thing with trees #bokeh #bokehlicious #green #original photographers #original photography #photographers on tumblr #artists on tumblr #lensblr #pws #darktable #nikon z6 #spring #springti #e

[thebashfulbotanist]

Hi! I saw a weird plant the other day (Vancouver area, BC, Canada) and was wondering what it is and why it reflects sunlight in such a weird way! Came up short in trying to Google the phenomenon and asking around yielded nothing.

On the second photo it’s in the same lighting at the same time(within seconds) as the first, just from the side. Despite being glossy green, the light reflection on the leaves ended up hot pink. All the other plants in the area were unremarkable.

I hate to say it, but we talked about this one, and came to the conclusion that it's probably Prunus laurocerasus, called cherry laurel or common laurel. It's a hedge plant that's nonnative in North America, being native to southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia. The cultivar "Schipkaensis", also called schip laurel or a schipka laurel, is a popular hedge plant in the western part of the US and Canada. We think it's Prunus laurocerasus based on the leaf shape, the shininess of the leaf, and racemose floral arrangement - plus, where you found it, in the city.

#asks #Prunus laurocerasus #cherry laurel #common laurel #nonnative plants #I think the pink shine is probably due in part to the wildfire smoke #but I'm not sure #This would be because of Mie scattering which also causes the redder sunsets

[sabistarphotos]

April 29, 2022

Washington, DC

#photography #cherry laurel #carolina cherry laurel #buttercup #meadow buttercup #flowers #flower #spring #springtime

[haikuckuck]

A nearer look into blooming mix of cherry laurel and lilac,april7, Germany

#cherry laurel #lilac #blooming #april day

[horsfields]

#hedging plants #laurel #cherry Laurel #common laurel #plant nursery #garden centre near me #garden centre #pot house hamlet #garden centres near me

[hellahook]

Boston Landscape Pathway An example of a large contemporary shade backyard stone garden path in winter.

#cherry laurel #perennial gardens #witchhazel #periwinkle #outdoor pots & planters

[yardenercom]

Problems of Cherry Laurel

Cherry Laurel is a beautiful shrub that has been used in the past to make oil, and it has made a comeback as a popular ornamental, but like many plants it can be subject to a few pests and diseases.

Read details about at Problems of Cherry laurel

#gardening Tumblr #Cherry #cherry laurel #Shrub #landscape plant file

[ambienceplantsblog]

6 Best Hedging Plants Unique for Your Garden Boundaries

6 Best Hedging Plants Unique for Your Garden Boundaries

Hedges, shrubs, and trees give more than aesthetic value to gardens. Evergreen hedges hide noise, act as windbreakers, and act as impenetrable barriers. They also prevent prying eyes. Deciduous flowering hedges give attractive features that mark your property. Start by choosing the ideal hedge plants to transform your garden into a paradise. Here are some of Ambience Plant’s top picks. 1.…

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#africa #australia #Bamboo #barberry #bougainvillea #boxwood #California privet #cherry laurel #europe #flowers #Garden #newzeland #plants #shrubs #uk #usa

[gradienty]

Cherry Pie Japanese Laurel (#210457 to #045c11)

#Gradient #Cherry Pie #Japanese Laurel #Dark #210457 #045c11 #210457045c11 #AI

[kvroii]

21 - The World

#for this one i replaced the laurel wreath with my favorite flowers over the years! #red tulips (from when i was around 4) pansies (from when i was. i think 9? is that right?) #cherry blossoms (from when i was 14) #peonies (from when i was 18 onwards) #and aconite (from when i was 19 onwards and im 24 now). #it feels like a nice way to represent fulfilled cycles. #the card also represents completed long term goals hence the book and manga pages! #drawing #artists on tumblr #drawings #manga #anime #artist #mangaka #original character #rkgk #original character art #sona #kvroii #dragonsona #tarot #tarot card #tarot cards #tarot deck #tarot art #the world tarot #dragons #dragon art #creature art #scalesona

[original-character-championship]

Bracket D Round 1

Poll 8

Laurel (@sp00ky-doodles) vs. Cherry Thaxton (@sanfielle)

207. Laurel (@sp00ky-doodles)

He/him

He's sooooo cute and evil in a fun disney villain way. he's gay he's silly he's even divorced. what more could you want

Laurel is a 7'6" pale elf full of magic slime that comes out as his hair. he wears goth clothes and is very long and pointy.

208. Cherry Thaxton (@sanfielle)

mew/mews (mew took mews dog to the park)

#femewnism .... feminism for catgirls. mews a silly beast who likes to make video games to flex on mews friends. mew is crazy smart and mew knows it. also mew is a little bit of a flopgirl since mew has a huge crush on mews own ex girlfriend. #SUCKS

#oc championship #tournament poll #round 1 #bracket d #207 laurel #208 cherry thaxton

[cherry-doodles2]

here’s a little laurel drawing i made last night, she is the silly ever

#eddsworld #eddsworld laurel #ew laurel #eddsworld art #art #artwork #digital aritst #fanart #cherry art

[t4tnalu]

Me and my friend cut down some small trees behind my house today. Very fun.

#mostly cherry laurels but one privet #i also pulled up a small privet #💋