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Alliaria petiolata_01


Alliaria petiolata_01
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Copyright: Ishi Talmon (Ishi) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 162 W: 0 N: 973] (3718)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-05-01
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Nikon D 80, AF-S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm 1:2.8G ED, 62 mm UV
Exposure: f/16, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-05-07 11:01
Viewed: 466
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Alliaria petiolata, “Garlic Mustard”, is a very rare crucifer found in some semi-arid areas of Israel, while it is quite common in Europe, and is an invasive species n the US. This specimen was found in Mt. Heron at an elevation of about 1400 m. The plant is quite tall, up to 150 cm. It has peculiar fruit, seen here, pointing upward. Many other crucifers have long drooping fruit. The leaves give a faint garlic (Allium; thus the name of the genus – “garlic-like”) odor. The leaves are edible, and quite tasty when young.

This particular population grows in the shade of rather large oaks. Despite the difficult lighting I was able to take this image with my hand-held Nikon D80.
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Ciao Ishi, lovely composition with beautiful flower, splendid sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Thanks for posting this Ishi... good to see that somewhere it is more appreciated. One man's weed is another man's wildflower... :) Personally, in spite of its invasive nature here, I enjoy seeing it. TFS.

Larry

Hello Ishi,
Very interesting to learn that this common species here can be found also in semi-arid place of Middle-East. I like the colours of your photo and the contrast between the white flowers and the dark green background. Best regards,
Catherine

Bonjour Ishi,
Très intéressante publication valorisant bien le sujet.
A bientôt sur TN pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

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