The region was exceptionally fertile, and Cyrene's wealth was derived in large part from the cultivation and trade of the silphium plant, σίλφιον in Greek. It was highly valued in antiquity as an aromatic and seasoning, an abortifacient, and for medicinal properties. It became synonymous with Cyrene, and its image appeared on the city's currency.
Photographic Location: May Prairie State Natural Area in Middle Tennessee. Asteraceae (Aster Family) For more information about this ...
Le Silphium est une vivace immense, vigoureuse et très florifère qui fleurit en grandes marguerites jaunes de l'été à l'automne. Découvrez nos conseils pour le cultiver !
Slow-growing, long-lived and eye-catching, Silphium laciniatum (Compass Plant) is a tall, coarse perennial with stiff and sturdy, erect, hairy stems adorned with brilliant yellow daisy flowers, 5 in. across (12 cm), scattered along the top half. Blooming in midsummer to early fall, the flowers resemble small sunflowers with their yellow rays surrounding a yellow central disk. Reminiscent of pin oak leaves, the basal foliage of large, deeply cut, hairy leaves, up to 2 ft. in length (60 cm), usually orients itself north and south to avoid the heat of the midday sun, hence the common name. Attractive to butterflies and birds, the flowers are followed by large seeds that are favored by birds and small mammals. Native Americans used the gummy, bitter resin from broken stems as a mouth cleansing chewing gum. Silphium laciniatum is a stout perennial for the back of the perennial border and a great choice for prairie reconstructions or other natural plantings.
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Photographic Location: Flat Rock Cedar Glade in Middle Tennessee. Asteraceae (Aster Family) For more information about this plant, Cl...
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Silphium laciniatumCOMPASS PLANTYellow, sunflower-like flowers appear on tall, erect stems and attract bees, birds and butterflies. This plant's common name is derived from the large, deeply lobed basal leaves of this plant orient themselves to the north & south in order to reduce sun exposure, water transpiration and sun scalding. Slow to establish, but very long-lived.Sun Exposure: Full - Part SunSoil Moisture: Dry - MediumHeight: 6 - 10 feetAttracts: Bees, Butterflies & Moths, Special Pollinators, BirdsBloom Time: Mid-SeasonFlower Color: Yellow/OrangeDrought TolerantDeer Tolerant PlantsFun for KidsStratification code: CM(60)Click here for 'BONAP MAP' color key
These are some props I made for Assassin’s Creed Origins. Catapult parts mostly used to show off the Roman military industry in the region of Kyrenaika and Green Mountain. I few parts from different stages of production. Most of them can be actually arranged to form the full catapult, even though we use a complete mesh for it and not the parts. Silphium was one of the most valuable plants in the ancient world. Used in everything from medicine to food seasoning. We needed a lot of props to show large quantities of harvested plants, as the main export of the region. The plant was never domesticated so it was harvested to extinction. Art lead : Rossen Tzvetanov Art Director : Eddie Benun Technical Artists : Nikola Valkanov, Ivaylo Pelov Level Art (props used by) : Vanya Panova, Martin Bonev
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An aphrodisiac and an effective birth control, silphium was one of the most valuable plants in Ancient Rome. Lost to modern times, could it still be out there?
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“The brief was to create a cohesive identity for a range of classic condiments. The design had to be clearly differentiated and appropriate for the table. A silver spoon carries the key ingredient as opposed to the product itself. This clearly differentiates each condiment while creating a taste expectation.” Designed by Lewis Moberly.
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