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Yellow trout Lily


Yellow trout Lily
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Copyright: John Denk (jpdenk) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 331 W: 3 N: 516] (1406)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-04-11
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Nikon D70, Micro Nikkor AF60mm f2.8
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/200 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Wildflowers and plants of the Chicago region [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-02-14 6:54
Viewed: 470
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Yellow Trout Lily, also known Dogtooth Violet, reportedly because the bulb that it sprouts from resembles the tooth of a dog. However it is not a Violet, rather, it is in the Lily family. The name Trout Lily is of uncertain origin. I've read that it got the name because the spotted leaves resemble the spots on a trout, and have also read that it got the Trout name because it flowers when Trout are spawning. yet another common name, Adder's Tongue, is supposedly a reference to the appearance of the young leaves. I've also seen it referred to as Fawn Lily, presumably because they bloom at a time when fawns are being born, or possibly due to the spotted leaves again.

This flower of the Spring-time woodland is the common Erythronium of eastern North America. Here in the Midwest, E. albidum, which has a white flower tinged with violet, is the common species, and this yellow-flowered species is relatively rare.

It grows in rich woodland soil, often in lower areas, but seems to like well-drained soil and doesn't appear where the soil stays soggy for extended periods.

The flowers in this photo were about 6-8 inches tall. Photographed in Pilcher Park, Joliet, Illinois, USA.
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A wonderful, perfect capture Jhon especially on Valentine's day! TFS.
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • Ishi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 110 W: 0 N: 570] (2148)
  • [2008-02-14 12:32]

Excellent colors and fine details.

TFS!

Ishi

Hi John,
Excellent photo. Thanks for sharing this beautiful flower.
- Nirmal

Hello John,
A nice shot of this wonderful lilly. Perfect.
TFS.
Greetings,

Deniz

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 650 W: 0 N: 131] (719)
  • [2008-02-18 22:50]

Hello John,
Wonderful shot! details and colors are great. POV and BG are beautifull and composition is perfect!
TFS!!
Cheers,

Mehmet

Bonjour John,
Superbe espèce américaine. En France, nous avons uniquement Erythronium dens-canis, à fleurs roses, et aux feuilles très ressemblantes. j'aime beaucoup les couleurs de l'arrière plan.
Salutations
Hervé

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