cedar or cypress?

i was sure this was a cedar twig and cone

steve, my knowledgeable husband, was certain it was from a cypress

where is jean-luc when you need him?

autiganc, france

p.s. i spent thirty minutes on google trying to identify this…the closest i got was western red cedar, but i am not certain.  can anyone lend a hand?

  • margie says:

    i would vote for cyprus with open cones. If you still have the specimen the way to tell the difference between cyprus and cedar is to crush the folliage and if it smells like pineapple it is cedar.

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  • maura says:

    It looks a lot like the cedar I see growing near me, but I’m far from an expert. Beautiful image either way, I so enjoy this project!

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  • Larry says:

    I think it is a Red Cedar, Thuja plicata.

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elegant decay

a winter leaf

autignac, france

 

 

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meanwhile, back in minnesota

frost on my kitchen window

saint paul, minnesota

  • margie says:

    i so enjoy frosty fractal patterns on the windows although it has not yet been cold enough here except for the windows of my car.

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  • janine says:

    Coincidence – Last night I posted a photo I took of a close up of ice crystals on facebook.

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a thorny regatta

i am reminded of a sailboat regatta waiting for the starting gun

perhaps a fitting metaphor for starting the new year

wild rose thorns

collected in the garrigue near autignac, france

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thank you

you can see the feature of my home on design*sponge here

thank you all and see you tomorrow!

 

  • margie says:

    it has been one of my greatest morning pleasures of 2012 coming to this space with my first sips of coffee. I am so looking forward to being still in 2013.

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  • Nancy says:

    Peace to you in the New Year–S

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  • Nancy says:

    Peace to you in the New Year–STILL has been my morning meditation all year and I am delighted you are inspired to continue to touch lives in this beautiful way. Sincere thanks!

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  • xenia says:

    such a relief – a deeply felt thank you + a warm wish for another still year.

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  • joanne says:

    Congratulations! I have really been inspired these past few months since discovering your beautiful blog.

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  • Natalie says:

    Delighted this nesting space for peace and stillness continues for another year. I love seeing nature’s beauty, thanks. Natalie x

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