#Amaryllis belladonna

[snototter]

Jersey lilies (Amaryllis belladonna) in Silvermine Nature Reserve, South Africa

by Bernard Dupont

[ranatsume]

8.24.24

pink naked ladies (amaryllis belladonna)

[charlesreeza]

My front garden at its late summer peak - August 27, 2023

[dailylifeofkodak]

“Dont mind me, just chillin with some naked ladies” 😎

[angelsintheforest]

[ask-sibverse]

The next chapter of Flowers In Bloom (floralverse fic) is now up!

Summary: Belladonna needs help, and protection. So he goes to find someone.

Preview:

It was hard, doing his job. Not maintaining the balance. While that was technically his duty, he didn't particularly ever care about that. The extreme negativity of the multiverse was a testament to that. No, his "job" was "showing people the truth."

Bringing out the negativity they hid, amplifying it to the point it could no longer be hidden. Proving to his brother, to everyone, how horrible people truly were. Especially to his brother.

His "work" had already forever altered their multiverse. Due to his and his brother's fights, all monsters now sprouted flowers all over their bodies. They even existed in new AUs, when they rarely appeared. It was an intrinsic part of the multiverse now.

It didn't impact his job, though. Now his corruption changed their flowers to his new namesake, and Daisy changed it back.

But his job was difficult... He wanted to show people their true natures. But their true natures were often violent. Many times that violence turned on him.

Belladonna rarely fought back though. He had no LV, had never killed, and despite what most people thought, he had no desire to. His corruption would make an excellent weapon, sure, but it always felt wrong even feeling it in his body, let alone using it, so his tentacles usually remained limp behind him. He used his floral magic instead, but only when he had to.

Still... It was unlikely the violent nature of mortals would change, and getting injured so often was irritating. He needed to look into other methods of handling things. A bodyguard, perhaps? It would also be useful when Ink, Error, or Daisy fought him (or all three). But where to find one? Not one of the many Underfells or Flowerfells, their Sanses and Papyri would be too difficult to work with. And there wasn't a lot of variety in the multiverse.

Then... He found it. Something different. Something New.

[oh-sunny-sun]

― 残り火 ―

昨日,午後5時58分を回った頃にて.

まだ彼岸花がありました.

2024年10月2日 水曜日

― Embers ―

It was around 5:58 p.m. yesterday.

Higan-bana was still blooming.

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

[sinceileftyoublog]

Mary Halvorson Album Review: Cloudward

(Nonesuch)

BY JORDAN MAINZER

Jazz guitarist and composer Mary Halvorson doesn't demand attention--as a listener, you give it to her anyway. Her latest album Cloudward features eight new compositions from the Amaryllis sextet, the same group featured on her excellent dual 2022 releases Amaryllis and Belladonna. Largely written in 2022 and inspired by post-pandemic optimism, the album title refers to flying on planes, an aspect of pre-pandemic life that returned despite our world never again being the same. Indeed, you could say the songs recall various stages of flight, from ascent and descent to coasting and turbulence, but in a broader sense, they simply show off Halvorson's incredible ability to foster something organic.

For much of Cloudward, Halvorson retreats into the background. Opener "The Gate" features Patricia Brennan's vibraphones in unison with the horn section, Nick Dunston's bass and Tomas Fujiwara's drums sneaking behind. Halvorson's trademark wiry playing peeps out from underground but doesn't assert itself to distract from Fujiwara's immaculate tempo changes or Jacob Garchik's trombone. Similarly, when Halvorson enters on "Collapsing Mouth", it's minimal and subtle, making room for Brennan panning around the horn section, and the rhythm section. Halvorson simply creeps on "Unscrolling", a song whose title I like to think pays tribute to the plane as the last place many of us can't or don't want to access the Internet. Its gongs and rippling cymbals contrast both the gorgeous brass harmonies and Dunston's moaning bowed bass, an exercise in deep listening if there ever was one. And then there's the Laurie Anderson-featuring "Incarnadine", a song that plays with your perception to the point you want to go even further down its rabbit hole. Atonal strings sound like they're being sucked out of the air and spit into another dimension; you're not sure whether the horn-like sounds are from effects or the featured players themselves, the entire track an alluring mystery.

Even on the tracks where Halvorson places her guitar front and center, she creates an atmosphere for all of the instruments to play off of each other. "The Tower" starts with prickly, echoing picking that turns chaotic and spidery--similar to Dunston's bass on "Unscrolling"--and eventually slows down to let vibes through the door along with Fujiwara's washy brushwork and the horn section. As the song builds, it sounds like the instruments are ricocheting off of each other. When it slows, it's delightfully woozy and harmonic. By the end, you realize Halvorson's beginning, alternating between abstraction and tactility, had set the stage for the rest of the song. On "Desiderata", the space between her guitar rhythms and Fujiwara's drums creates a funky sway, Brennan's vibes the first lead instrument. Halvorson crawls along horn lines before unleashing a crunchy, effects-laden solo, her one time to shred. On closer "Ultramarine", her playing emulates Dunston's upright bass solo to the point where it creates a pseudo blues vamp. Later, her bends emphasize the woozy quality of the horns, making space for Adam O'Farrill's trumpet solo. The song exemplifies the ultimate paradox of Cloudward in general: As players enter, the songs feel no less spacious, and no less empty as players leave. Halvorson creates a sort of static motion, like you're suspended in air while tunneling through space and time, on a plane in the sky.

[nonesuchrecords]

The 71st DownBeat Critics Poll results are in, and among the winners are three Nonesuch artists and MacArthur fellows: Mary Halvorson for Jazz Album of the Year for her Nonesuch debut albums, Amaryllis and Belladonna, and Guitarist of the Year; Cécile McLorin Salvant for Female Vocalist of the Year; and Rhiannon Giddens in the Beyond Artist or Group field! You can read more here.

[addblue13-blog]

#Amaryllis #Belladonna #NakedLady #OlympusCamera https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnr_bj8v5pK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[heartfullofleeches]

Omg I just want Spider Queen Yan to see Darling talking to like a maid or servant and just descend from the ceiling and snatch us up

Can I be 🪻anon pretty please

Yan Spider Queen + Royal Darling

"Your belladonnas are in full bloom, your highness."

What perfect timing. Since your marriage to the formerly disgraced queen, you haven't had any time to tend to your garden yourself. Once upon a time, it had been a safe haven from all your troubles. The expectations thrust upon you by loved ones, the mockery of those in your kingdom who knew you'd never live up to kings and queens of past lives had not weight on you within those four walls. As your bond with her grew, it wasn't long before that same security could be found in your bride's arms.

The duty of caring for your garden was placed into the hands of your most trusted staff as you spent all your hours with her. Though there should be no secret between you, you were rather embarrassed of the state of your garden and had faith your servants would care for your dear plants till you had the heart to weed out the imperfections.

The maid offers the flowers to you in a clear, glass vase - a pair of gloves rested next to the piece on its tray. Amaryllis belladonna, a gorgeous specimen, yet its toxins can be absorbed by touch alone. Your family forbid such dangerous flowers in the past, but there was no one left to stop you now.

Creak-

"...Did you hear that?"

Equipping your gloves, a small groan rasps from the walls of your castle. Could possibly be the floor setting - but even that didn’t seem to be the cause. You look to your left, then your right - returning your gaze to the equally as puzzled maid who politely shakes her head.

"I didn't hear a thing."

"Hm.... Ah, well-" Adjusting your gloves, you pluck a single lily from the vase - bending foward to catch it as it slides from your fingertips. The vibrant pink is a stark contrast to the blacks of your gloves. If only you could witness their beauty in its truest form. In a way, this flower reminded you a lot of her. Your wife couldn't be touched most circumstances, but with the right tools-

Wait a second-

Have you....always been this much taller than this maid? She was on the shorter side than other's amongst your staff, but now it appeared that though you're an entire head taller - and growing. It's at this same moment the weightlessness beneath your feet becomes apparent. The ends of your shoes scrape the floorboards briefly before you're suddenly pulled back through the air like a puppet on its strings. The maid's eyes bulge in horror as numerous, shadowy limbs descend from the high ceiling - sharp claws snipping the strings tied to the back of your clothing as you fall into your beloved arms.

"Oh... It's you. For a moment there I thought I had gone through a rather late growth spurt."

As happy as you are to see her, the pleasantries don't seem to be as mutual for your wife. Posion oozes from her fangs, all eyes turned on the little pest who dared step towards what was her without her permission. A frightened yelp sounds from the girl as the carpet at her feet sizzles from the downpour of venom dripping from your wife's jaws. She looked about ready to rip the poor thing limb from limb. That won't do-

"And....perfect!"

Strains of stray hair fall into the queen's face as you tuck the lily behind her ear. Considering she is no longer human, you doubt it'd have any effects on her. The softness in her two sideview eyes settles to over remainder of her once sharp, vicious gaze.

"My Belladonna.... You have to do better about this temper of yours...."

Belladonna...? That is not her name. She hasn't had one in....centuries. A tear stains her cheek, brushed away by your gentle touch.

"I'm sorry, it's just now that I've realized I have nothing to call you by. Is that okay - or would you prefer... Amaryllis?"

"Either....Either is alright as long as it's from you."

Hurried footsteps trail away from the scene as your overprotective wife embraces you - making sure to rid the posion from her lips as she kiss you as if it were her last.

[ranatsume]

8.24.24

pink naked ladies (amaryllis belladonna)

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Wednesday 18 October 2023

In the dry garden at the Beth Chatto garden the Amaryllis belladonna (Jersey lily) has been flowering. This is a late flowering bulb, with showy flowers on sturdy dark green-purple stems which arise from the soil before the strap-like leaves appear.

Jill Raggett

[clockwayswrites]

Danny/Zatanna, Orange, Amaryllis Belladonna

@the-winds-of-kushala

“You! The handsome stranger in the front!” Zatanna said. She twirled her wand as she waited for the man to get up on stage. He stopped to stand bashfully next to her, shorter than her in her heels. “Now, are you part of the show or do you know any of the crew or myself?”

“Of course not,” he said convincingly before he leaned over and kissed her cheek. “Hi, honey.”

“As you can see, he’s a liar. I don’t know why I’m marrying this man,” she said with a wink as she playfully shoved him aside.

The audience laughed right on cue.

“But he is not normally part of my show. What do you said, snow drop, want to be sawed in half?”

“Just make sure you put me back together before the wedding! I’ve already been fitted for my tux,” Danny said, smiling as the audience chuckled.

Sawing someone in half was an old trick at this point, but the audience always loved it, even if it was rote. Danny goes in the box. Zatanna ‘saws’ him in half and moves the two parts of the box apart. Put the parts back together, give them a quick spin and—

And Danny was gone. Because of course he was.

The audience gasped as she showed them the empty box.

“Well, if anyone sees my fiancée, let me know! He’s either this tall,” she said, holding up her hand at eye level. As she continued she lowered it to her waist. “Or, if he’s still in two halves, maybe this tall!”

The audience laughed again as the curtain closed. Zatanna let her smile drop and plucked the glowing green post-it note off of the box. “Danny, what are you up to now…”

Did some prompts, here is the masterpost.

Feel Free to continue this one if you want!

[mishhty]

Amaryllis belladonna

Information:

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Asparagales

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Subfamily: Amaryllidoideae

Genus: Amaryllis

Species: A. belladonna

Amaryllis belladonna, the Jersey lily, belladonna-lily, naked-lady-lily, or March lily, is a plant species native to Cape Province in South Africa but widely cultivated as an ornamental.They appear as clusters of soft pink, 10cm funnel-shaped blooms sitting on top of long purplish-red and green stems, with up to twelve flowers blooming from just one stem.

Amaryllis belladonna are half hardy and can tolerate temperatures down to around -5C. It’s recommended to protect them from frost during harsh winters, and to start them off in sheltered conditions under cover at first.

Amaryllis belladonna requires very little attention and makes a truly unique display in the fall garden. Ridiculously easy to grow, all parts of this plant are poisonous, therefore it is diligently ignored by hungry deer, rabbits, and other critters.

The Jersey lily is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and it is also used in cut flower arrangements.It is known for its beauty and hardiness, as it can thrive in a wide range of soil types and growing conditions.

Tips to grow and care for A. belladonna:

A. belladonna should be planted with their necks at soil level, not submerged under the soil.

You’ll get your best results growing the bulbs in full sun, in moist, well-draining soil, although they will tolerate some light shade.

Plant them out about 10cm apart.

Wherever you’re planting them, make sure that the soil doesn’t get waterlogged.

If you do need to transplant them, do it in autumn after the plant has finished flowering and just as the leaves start emerging.

In a frost prone area, or areas that regularly hit below 2 degrees Celsius, plant them in front of a south facing wall, or in a pot that is placed in a sheltered area.

Once planted, it may take a year or so for the bulb to become properly established, so avoid disturbing the bulbs for a couple of seasons.

They prefer less water in summer, so in summer rainfall areas, ensure sufficient drainage.

[ask-sibverse]

Hey I found your flower post about the skeletons being flowers. Can you tell me more about it and all? Like a little bit about all the characters?

Sure! (Minor confession: what spiraled into floralverse was a one-off line in sibverse about a Dream covered in flowers.) Your important floral skeletons exist teeeechnically in two main timelines- sibverse (how many multiverses can I shove into a single storyline) and Flowers In Bloom that focuses on the floral characters specifically and is technically its own timeline.

Floral monsters are my own creation. The flowers cover a monster's body but are an extension of the SOUL. I think of it as the nervous system (soulflowers) connected to the brain (SOUL). The flowers "breathe" the ambient magic of the "air" around them, and need to be largely exposed or the monster will "suffocate."

This poses a unique problem for Belladonna, the multiverse's Nightmare, as the corruption is covering his flowers. However he cannot die (literally) so he just suffers. A brief introduction to the Guardians can be found in Flowers In Bloom.

Amy (Killer), Dark (Dust), and Corn (Horror/Axe) have unique situations because of their stories combined with being floral. LV has a tendency to warp soulflowers, so both Amy and Dark handle this different ways. Amy especially suffers from significant dysmorphia from the changes to his SOUL and flowers and issues because of it.

Tiger (Red) and Bluebell (Blue) are survivors of their AUs collapsing and live in the Omega Timeline and help Daisy (Dream) and are a part of the Star Sanses.

As for Knight (Cross)... That is to be decided

FAQ

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