The Crown imperial or Kaiser’s Crown is a member of the genus Fritillaria, family Liliaceae. It grows to about 1 meter (3 feet) in height, and bears lance shaped, glossy leaves, at intervals along the stem. It bears a prominent whorl of downward facing flowers at the top of the stem., topped by a ‘crown’ of small leaves, hence the name.
I took this photo with my lens pointing up. I actually kneeled and look up to get this photo.
According to wikipedia, Orange juice is the best of source of vitamin C (ascorbic acid), potassium, folic acid (Vitamin B9). Citrus juices also contain flavonoids that are believed to have beneficial health effects. However, if drunk on an empty stomach, orange juice can exacerbate present gastro-intestinal conditions and/or cause mild and temporary stomach upset. Due to the citric acid, orange juice typically has a pH of 3.5. Drinking or sipping orange juice can therefore cause erosion of the tooth enamel, otherwise known as ‘acid erosion’. It is recommended to use a straw so that the juice does not come into contact with the teeth.
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