The word platform comes from Middle French plate-forme, literally meaning flat form. The political meaning of the word to reflect statement of party politics is from 1803, probably originally an image of a literal platform on which politicians gather, stand, and make their appeals.he word plank depicts a component of an overall political platform, as a metaphorical reference to a basic stage made out of boards or planks of wood. The metaphor can return to its literal origin when public speaking or debates are actually held upon a physical platform.
The Eurasian hoopoe is the most widespread species of the genus Upupa, native to Europe, Asia and the northern half of Africa.
ECHINOPS - GLOBE THISTLE. The Echinops which are also known as Globe Thistle are hardy herbaceous perennial plants with thistle like leaves and globular heads of pale blue globe shaped flowers. They belong to the daisy family - Compositae and grow wild in Southern Europe. Being of robust habit and tall growth, echinops can grow to 10 feet in height. Echinops or Globe Thistles are suitable for the back of the herbaceous border and will attract many bees and butterflies into the garden.