BEE My BELLE
by Lingfai Leung
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BEE My BELLE
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Lingfai Leung
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Photograph - Photographs
Description
Bluebells are a perennial plant named for the shape of the flower which looks like a tiny bell. These flowers grow in clusters and are usually, but not always, blue as the name implies. Bluebells can be a creamy, off-white color. The cream-colored bluebell is rarely found in nature. This plant has long stems and narrow leaves. It grows to be 12 to 18 inches tall.
Bluebells are native to England and Scotland. They are the national flower of Scotland, where they symbolize constancy and gratitude. Bluebells are common in wooded areas of Scotland, England and now in the United States.
In mythology, bluebells are used by fairies to trap passersby, especially young children. They symbolize death in Britain and are often planted on graves there. The bluebell is a poisonous plant. The chemicals that make the bluebell poisonous were used in ancient alchemy and are now being researched for potential medical uses.
Read more: Facts on the Blue Bell Flower | eHow http://www.ehow.com/about_5378448_blue-bell-flower.html#ixzz2SojpAI6m
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