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Sageleaf Rockrose


Sageleaf Rockrose
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3982 W: 153 N: 4792] (12684)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Olympus C-5060WZ
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Flora of Turkey & Cyprus [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-07-11 0:34
Viewed: 663
Points: 60
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Cistus salvifolius (Salvia Cistus, Sageleaf Rockrose) [in Turk. Beyaz Çiçekli Laden]

I photographed this showy-beautiful flower with yellow star during our herpetological trip to Cyprus near the Kantara Castle (Kyrenian Mountain Range, N. Cyprus). By the way thanks a lot to Ori (fragman) for ID.

Hoping that you like this shot!

Cheers,

Bayram

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Cistus> is a genus of flowering plants in the rockrose family Cistaceae, containing about 20 species. They are perennial shrubs found on dry or rocky soils throughout the Mediterranean region, from Morocco and Portugal through to the Middle East, and also on the Canary Islands. The leaves are evergreen, opposite, simple, usually slightly rough-surfaced, 2-8 cm long; in a few species (notably C. ladanifer), the leaves are coated with a highly aromatic resin called labdanum. They have showy 5-petaled flowers ranging from white to purple and dark pink, in a few species with a conspicuous dark red spot at the base of each petal., and together with its many hybrids and cultivars is commonly encountered as a garden flower. The common name rockrose is applied to the species, a name also shared by the related genera Halimium, Helianthemum and Tuberaria, all in the family Cistaceae. They are thermophilous plants, which require open, sunny places. As with many other Cistaceae, the species of Cistus have the ability to form mycorrhizal associations with truffles (Tuber) and are thus able to thrive on poor sandy soils or rocks.

Cistus species are the only host of Cytinus hypocistis, a small parasitic plant that lives on the roots and is noticeable only for a short period of time when in flower. The presence of the parasite does not seem to hurt the host population. Cistus species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Coleophora confluella and Coleophora helianthemella.

Several research groups have a special extract of the rockrose (C. incanus tauricus) can show that the propagation of the virus flu viruses (influenza) significantly inhibits in vitro without resistance. Possibly, this research to a new treatment for the flu virus, including bird flu. The effectiveness in humans, however, with scientific studies have not yet been established.

Cistus salvifolius is a species of rockrose. This is a showy wildflower native to southern Europe and parts of Asia and North Africa. It has spreading stems which may approach a meter in height and are covered in clumpy hairs. The oval-shaped green leaves are 1 to 4 centimeters long and have wrinkled light-colored edges. The inflorescence holds one or more round flowers, each petal white with a yellow spot at the base. The stamens are also yellow and the anthers shed abundant yellow pollen.

References:
1. Wikipedia
2. Mediterranean Plants Identification & Distribution
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Hallo Bayram
Another beautiful flower taken during your trip. It is actually such a plain flower but is really a pleasure to look at. The yellow in the middle creates a sunny and joyful feeling, no wonder the tiny black insects are enjoying themselves on it. I must add the white and yellow adds to highlight the tiny creatures. Once again the unopened blossoms caught my eye. A most pleasurable image to look at.
Kind regards
Anna
ps. Thanks for the message you gave to your students on my behalf.

Excellent close-up capture of these beautiful white flowers with fine details and composition... TFS this beauty uncle... cypturk

Kıbrıs'ımızın en güzel doğal çiçeklerinden biri:) Kokusu başka görüntüsü başka. Enfes bir makro olmuş Bayram hocam. Teşekkürler.
Nazım

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2459 W: 168 N: 7421] (23442)
  • [2008-07-11 1:11]
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Hello Bayram,
Lovely capture of this beautiful Cistus. If I remember correctly are these white flowers much smaller than those on the pink flowering Cistus? We don't have these here up the north and for me they equal warmth and sunshine!! This is a very nice composition showing great details and lovely colours.
Many thanks and best wishes, Ulla

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 527 W: 0 N: 95] (583)
  • [2008-07-11 1:37]

Wonderful close-up capture of this beautiful wild flower Bayram hocam. Great composition with 3-D effected and wonderful details. TFS.
Kind regards,
Mehmet

Hi Bayram,not easy to have perfect details whit white and yellow flowers,your work is very very perfect,i like a lot the green background too,my best compliment my friend,Luciano

Çekimi en zor olan beyaz ve sarı renk ve tonlarını çok güzel belirlemişsiniz hocam elinize sağlık. Nefis bir yabani çiçek ve mükemmel bir makrosu.

Çok güzel ve detaylı bir makro çalışması. Elinize sağlık.
Bahadır

This is so perfect, it almost looks artificial. Beautiful photo Bayran - Regards Betsie

Bonjour Bayram,
Merci pour le partage car c'est une variété de cistes dont je ne me souvenais pas, ou du moins à laquelle j'avais prêté moins d'attention qu'au type Cistus albidus plus reconnaisable à ses feuilles roses froissées et que je trouve beaucoup plus photogénique.
Très belle publication dans laquelle les fleurs sont bien mises en valeurs par la finesse des détails, la délicatesse des couleurs et la bonne exploitation de la lumière certainement difficile à maitriser avec le blanc.
A bientôt sur TN pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

Selamlar Hocam, siz de Cistus tan gıdıyorsunuz:D elinize sağllık cok da guzel olmuş.
görşmek üzere
İyi çalışmalar
Filiz

hello bayram,
very beautiful...the whites are very nicely exposed.
very joyful look.......

rgds
pushpinder

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1252 W: 0 N: 4834] (14354)
  • [2008-07-11 6:55]

Hi Bayram

Beautiful shot - lovely composition with great detail and exposure. Great note too.

James

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2597 W: 133 N: 7441] (23193)
  • [2008-07-11 8:43]

Hello Bayram,
Nice to see you use your photographic skills on flowers too. We saw this species of Rockrose in Cyprus but neither Ulla or I photographed it. Now I realise that one of us should hvae done, especially if we could achieve a sharp and well composed shot like this.
Thanks for this inspiration my friend,
Cheers,
Ivan

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1778 W: 8 N: 4605] (14893)
  • [2008-07-11 9:06]

Hi Bro Bayram,

There seem to be so many lovely wildflowers in Cyprus! The white flowers with the yellow centers are very pretty and fresh looking. I love seeing the opened ones alongside the cupped and partially opened one. Beautiful shot.

Jane

I know this flower and i miss beautiful smell...If you remember we seen a lot Lapta mountains when we walking...Anyway focus sharp detail perfect and information useful. Colur nice and flower look very pretty....Have a nice weekend....Leyla

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1989 W: 5 N: 5528] (20896)
  • [2008-07-11 11:37]

Hi Bayram . You can master flowers as well . This is a beautiful picture of the Rockrose. Which you have captured with fine detail and colours. a very nice POV/DOF. well done TFS. good notes too.
Nick..

Have a nice weekend.

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1683 W: 242 N: 5560] (19685)
  • [2008-07-11 13:04]

Hi Geckoman,
this is a very fine image of these pretty flowers.
Well composed, great DOF, superb sharpness and brilliant light.

Well done, Bayram!

Joe

Hi Bayram, these flowers have such vibrant and sharp colours, well captured by you, background is perfect, showing off plant well. Regards h

Meravigliosa composizione per questi bellissimi fiori, eccellente POV, ottima definizione, perfetta esposizione con una resa dei colori formidabile. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Big Bro, You're growing into a romantic!I love these flowers you've captured so beautifully!
Superb work!
Goldy

Merhaba Bayram, superb composition with fantastic flowers, splendid colors and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Bayram,
A lovely capture of this beautiful flower. Very well composed with very good details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hi Bayram,

Nice attractive flowers, very nice image and an excellent note.

Thanks,
John

ladenleri ben de çok severim. beyazı da pembesi de ayrı güzeller. eline sağlık hacı biraderim, nefis bir makro olmuş. renkleri, beyaz ayarı, kompozisyon ve sunum çok güzel. selamlar.

I am uncomfortable with snakes, so I would rather go for a floral post in your gallery, Bayram.
I like the colour scheme on these lovely wild flowers.
The image is taken with discreet eye for composition.
Thanks for sharing it and best regards.
Ram

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 3 N: 376] (1127)
  • [2008-07-14 10:20]

Merhaba Bayram Bey,
Ne kadar güzel görüntülemissiniz bu ladenleri.Flu arka plan cicekleri ön plana cikartmis.Tebrikler,ellerinize saglik!

Merhaba Hocam,
Engerekleri görünce bu çiçek gözden kaçmış :) Gene güzel bir çiçek karesi olmuş, eliinize sağlık.
Saygılar,
Naşit.

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
  • [2008-07-15 11:32]

Hi Bayram,
Wonderful shot of these charming and beautiful flowers. Very neat and sharp image with lovely colours and fine details. Great handling of light and exposure and they look majestic among the natural setting. Excellent DOF, POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Merhaba Bayram Bey,
Çok güzel ve net bir yakın çekim. Renkler o kadar parlak ki gerçek gibi duruyor. Ellerinize sağlık. Paylaşım için teşekkürler.
Selamlar
Gamze:)

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