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Colchicum antilibanoticum mutation


Colchicum antilibanoticum mutation
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Copyright: Ishi Talmon (Ishi) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 162 W: 0 N: 969] (3706)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-23
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Nikon D 80, AF-S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm 1:2.8G ED, 62 mm UV
Exposure: f/20.0, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2009-11-03 7:46
Viewed: 131
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Colchicum antilibanoticum, Mt. Hermon (Anti-Lebanon Mtns.) “Autumnal Crocus” (“Meadow Crocus” or “Saffron Crocus”) is a rare Colchicum species found in Israel only at the higher elevations of Mt. Hermon (part of the Anti-Lebanon mountain range). This is not a crocus (Iridaceae), but member of the Lily family (Liliaceae). As such, it should have six petals and six stamens, and in the case of Colchicum, three styles. However, this specimen has seven stamens, seven petals and four styles – an unusual mutation, indeed. For comparison I posted a "normal" specimen in the workshop.

In the picture note also see the orange nectaries in the base of the stamens.
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Ishi
Wonderful capture this lovely Colchicum antilibanoticum.
Great details and colors.
Horia

Hi Ishi!
Yours picture is lovely and verry good with nice colours and details.Well done.Best regards.Alin.

Dear Ishi!

As a neophyte, when I saw your beautiful picture, I thought what a magnificent crocus this is. Thanks to your notes I have learned about this species of Lily. Moreover, the picture is very pleasant and the perfect sharpness and clarity reveal rich details.

Kind regards

Markus

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1971 W: 6 N: 5513] (19621)
  • [2009-11-03 11:07]

Hi Ishi,i think is impossible to make better and i think that on the web there isn't a pic of this rare specie better than your.What a fantastic close-up.Perfect under all therms of valutation.My best compliments,have a good night,Luciano

Bonjour Ishi,
Remarquable macro et très intéressante publication dans laquelle les détails énoncés dans ta note sont bien identifiables ; merci pour le partage.
A bientôt sur TN pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

Hello Ishi,

a good picture from this flower with good details and pov.
Fine natural colours.

Gert

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