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Gundelia tournefortii


Gundelia tournefortii
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Copyright: Ori Fragman Sapir (fragman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1524 W: 8 N: 1234] (10889)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-01
Categories: Flowers
Exposure: f/25.0, 1/200 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-19 2:03
Viewed: 282
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Gundelia tournefortii is a perennial tumbleweed of the arid Middle East. In the lowlands it blooms in March-April, in the heights of Mt Hermon it blooms in May. It is an ancient element of the asteraceae family, the flowering head is cimposed of many single flowered heads. As mentioned before, after drying the plant breaks and tumbles in the fields, thus dispersing the seeds in many locations. The plant's base is edible (called akub) and collected by arabs for salads and stews. It was over collected and this is why today it is a protected species.
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Wonderful shot Ori. TFS. Regards,
Bahadır

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  • mamcg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 94 W: 4 N: 29] (1968)
  • [2008-07-19 2:59]

Hi Mr. Ori Fragman,
I have not seen this kind of plant in this area and it well lit shot,
TFS.

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 476 W: 0 N: 70] (491)
  • [2008-07-19 3:46]

Hello Ori, wonderful capture tumbleweed. TFS. Regards
Mehmet

Ori,

Great shot!

Umar

Hello Orei,
Beautiful picture . Good light. Great sharpness. Very nice detail.
G's, Deniz

Precioso "cardo" que no conocía. Quizá demasiada luz :-) Gran belleza de la inflorescencia.
Gracias por tu amable comentario.
Un abrazo desde España Ori: Josep Ignasi Tejedor

Hi Ori...
This is beauty on the rock...Great details, colors and Perfect shot..I have this plant or maybe similar in Cyprus, We collect them when smaller, cut the lives, put in vinegar and eating with salad...
Because leaves has very sharp touch like a needle so we cut before eating..
Kind regards,
Leyla

A very interesting plant, and an excellent image of it.

Thanks,
John

Hi Ori,
Very interesting herb. Perfect capture. TFS.
- Nirmal

Bonjour Ori,
Très belle publication, très détaillée, dans une superbe harmonie de couleurs.
A bientôt sur TN pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

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