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01-MAY-2013 Karen Stuebing

Ramps

West Virginia

Submitted for the May Challenge - The Seven Elements of Design.

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Allium tricoccum, known as ramps is an early spring root foraged in the Appalachians for its delicious and pungent flavor. It is known in the north as wild leeks. I like to think of it as my spring tonic as it is the first plant I eat fresh from the earth and it is rich in minerals and vitamins.


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Jola Dziubinska06-May-2013 23:59
Nice and fresh composition. V.
I know here in Poland another similar plant - wild garlic - that can be used in kitchen
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allium_ursinum
Barbara Heide06-May-2013 20:56
nice close-up and love the light!
Cindi Smith06-May-2013 10:26
Great idea!! This works!!
John King03-May-2013 00:50
Lovely photo. I'm sure I would enjoy eating these too. V.
Tom LeRoy02-May-2013 18:59
This looks so fresh and tasty, excellent shot with light and colors that are really fine. V
Al Chesworth02-May-2013 17:56
Ah spring onions, they sure look like them.
Walter Otto Koenig02-May-2013 15:15
Very nicely composed with this focus, lighting and colors. "V"
Nestor Derkach02-May-2013 14:59
Another nice floral , the ramps are perfect for the insects to have fun on.
Nice placement into the frame.
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globalgadabout02-May-2013 13:59
looks a tasty tangle..
Peggy W02-May-2013 13:15
Not something I'm familiar with~ but they look yummy :)
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Colin Storey02-May-2013 09:38
Great colourful close up with superb light. v
Maaike Huizer02-May-2013 07:40
Lovely and well taken
Mieke WA Minkjan02-May-2013 07:34
your description of the plant sounds delicious
the photo is magnifique
Janice Dunn02-May-2013 04:02
I don't know this vegetable at all - so I Googled it. I guess it is similar to Spring Onions. They do look very tasty...
Simon Chandler02-May-2013 03:34
Intriguing forms. v
Carol Rollins02-May-2013 02:04
Excellent capture. I had never heard of these either.
larose forest photos02-May-2013 01:45
And they are so tasty!! Here, they are under a lot of threat from overharvesting. Fantastic shot, with, as Lynn said, lots of curves. V
LynnH02-May-2013 01:07
Wonderful photo! I like how you've filled the frame with curves. BV
Also eaten in Western Pennsylvania where I grew up. But we called them wild leeks.
The word ramps came from the English word ramson, a common name of the European bear leek, a plant related to our American species.
sue anne01-May-2013 23:53
Looks good and healthy and the first time I have heard of this vegetable. V
laine01-May-2013 22:57
Mmmm, they look fresh and delicious...I remember you introducing these waaaaay back in the pbase beginnings :)
J. Scott Coile01-May-2013 22:47
Yummy!
woody3401-May-2013 22:29
I'm not familiar with this plant ,but it seems to have great healthy qualities.Your shot shows such very glossy leaves and sharp white stamen details...V
Frank Brault01-May-2013 22:11
A fine composition and gorgeous image. Beautifully focused. V
Terry Sprague01-May-2013 21:48
Lovely capture of these spring edibles. I've always wanted to try growing them but lack the conditions they need. V
Mary Hamilton01-May-2013 21:05
Excellent photo & description. I have not tried ramps,but I think I would like them. V
Neil Marcus01-May-2013 20:57
I'm glad that you explained it. I heard of the name, knew it could be eaten, and your image and explanation illuminated it to understanding
Helen Betts01-May-2013 20:54
I have never heard of ramps, but the image is outstanding. Beautiful detail and light as well as composition for what sounds like a very healthy root! V.
Char01-May-2013 20:52
You are so lucky! These look yummy. Excellent capture of them, Karen! \/
Margot W01-May-2013 20:51
I have never seen them before. Thanks for the info and lovely shot.
Ann...01-May-2013 20:39
Making my mouth water as look and read.
Brenda01-May-2013 20:38
I've never tried them. I read that they have a mild garlic flavor. How do you prepare them?

Beautiful photo. Love the glisten on the leaves.