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Re: Queen Anne's Lace (wild carrot)

Hi Nick and others,

Couldn't resist getting into this discussion. Queen Anne's Lace was one of
my favorite wild flowers when I was growing up in Oregonago.  I especially
liked to look for for the purple "blob" in the middle, as it was often
different shades depending on on the individual plant. Does any one know
its significance?

Here in California we have a cow parsley, but it's name is heracleum
lanatum. It is much larger and more dramtic plant than Queen Anne's lace,
although the flower umbel is similar.

I've always wondered which Queen Anne they were talking about and whether
there was a story...anyone know?

Thanks, Carol


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