This is about life in my gardens. One is an acre on a hillside in Laguna Beach, California and the other is an acre in San Juan Capistrano, California.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Ghost Imprints
One of my favorite characteristics of the agave plant is what is called a 'ghost imprint' on the leaves. Before the leaves separate they are pressed tightly together and then emerge with the imprint of the leaf that was behind it. I think they make a lovely pattern on a striking plant. This is a small one that resides in a pot near my front entrance in San Juan Capistrano.
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I didn't know about ghost prints--now I'll look for them. Gorgeous photo.
The imprints on the leaves of this agave are so striking, aren't they? I go up to our local college where they have a desert area of plantings, and I can just stare at these large agave all day! I think they could be used effectively in a meditation or prayer garden, don't you???
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