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Cistanche tubulosa


Cistanche tubulosa
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Copyright: Ori Fragman Sapir (fragman) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2123 W: 11 N: 1809] (17609)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-22
Categories: Desert
Exposure: f/29.0, 1/250 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-09-26 2:08
Viewed: 687
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Cistanche tubulosa is a parasitic plant. Its roots are sucking foods from the roots of Atriplex shrubs and other chenopods. Its always amazing to see hte inflorescence bursting out of the dry desert soil.
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A good capture of a rare sight Ori, TFS my friend.
Mehmet

hi ori,
yes, they are beautiful coming straight from the bottom. nice to see so many stages of these flowers here. tfs.
nagraj.v

Hi Ori,
This is interesting specie that I have never seen before. It yellow color is striking! Good management on exposure and details. Thanks,
Claudine

A really beautiful capture & nice color. Well done Ori.

TFS.

Umar

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2991 W: 162 N: 949] (2787)
  • [2008-09-26 7:02]

Hello Ori,
I think we've seen this parasitic plant in Marocco! An excellent capture showing details and colours very clearly.
Many thanks and best wishes, Ulla

Hi Ori,
like all beauties this beautiful flower is also dangerous:)Great macro-as usual:)
Have a nice weekend my friend!
Cheers,

Bayram

Hello Ori,

Quite a strange, spectacular plant, and a an excellent record of it, shows the flowers very well.

Nice image.

John

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