Plants: Near Egyptian building, a Black Heron (Egretta ardesiaca) stands by a Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes distillatoria). The tropical pitcher plant endemic to Sri Lanka. In antiquity it was a kind of magic potion that made people forget all their pains and misfortunes. Homer said it was plant of Egypt and adds that Helena made use of it charm her hosts and make them forget their pains.

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Size: 3337px × 5372px
Location: Egypt
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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