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Caltha palustris


Caltha palustris
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Copyright: Viera Hartingerova (Viera) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 82 W: 0 N: 72] (488)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04
Categories: Flowers
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-05-01 0:37
Viewed: 1067
Points: 8
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Caltha palustris
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Caltha palustris

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Ranunculales
Family: Ranunculaceae
Genus: Caltha
Species: C. palustris

Binomial name
Caltha palustris
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Caltha palustris commonly known as Kingcup or Marsh Marigold (also known as Calthus palustris syn. Trollius paluster Krause) is a member of the family Ranunculaceae, and is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, growing in wet, boggy places.

It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 80 cm tall. The leaves are rounded to kidney-shaped, 3-20 cm across, with a bluntly serrated margin and a thick, waxy texture. The flowers are yellow, 2-5 cm diameter, with 4-9 (mostly 5) petaloid sepals; they are borne in early spring to late summer. Stems are hollow.
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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1713 W: 0 N: 3884] (15596)
  • [2007-05-01 4:16]

Hi Viera,
Pretty good close-up of the Caltha paulstris. I love these flowers, but I also know that they aren't easy to picture. Good details and point of view.
Best regards
Anne

Hola Viera.
Magníficos tonos y bello colorido el de esta delicada flor.
Perfectos detalles y buena luz.
Saludos, JL.

Hi Viera,
This is truly an all yellow flower!
I like the close approach and all the clear details catched on it.
I like the presentation and frame used here.
Well done and thanks for share it.
My best regards,
JM

wow,
great macro my friend!
The details, colours, POV, DOV, light ..... are amaizing!!! Take care Ana:)

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