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They're Geranium robertianum or more commonly known as herb Robert. The plant's so tiny and pretty, isn't it?
Things have names not necessarily after their appearance, however. Herb Robert is thought to have been named from an ancient association with Robin Goodfellow or Puck, the evil fairy that could bring death to a household. And this may explain its another name "Death come quickly." (Source: The Woodland Trust and Harringay Online) It's said that if the plant is picked and taken into the home, a death will soon follow. I'll never pick it...
They're Geranium robertianum or more commonly known as herb Robert. The plant's so tiny and pretty, isn't it?
Things have names not necessarily after their appearance, however. Herb Robert is thought to have been named from an ancient association with Robin Goodfellow or Puck, the evil fairy that could bring death to a household. And this may explain its another name "Death come quickly." (Source: The Woodland Trust and Harringay Online) It's said that if the plant is picked and taken into the home, a death will soon follow. I'll never pick it...
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| Geranium robertianum 姫風露 |
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| Herb Robert ヒメフウロ |
