Lesser Spearwort
Llafnlys Bach |
Plantae
Eu-dicots (True dicotyledons)
Ranunculales |
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Ranunculus flammula |
| Family: Ranunculaceae |
Cae Eglwys Nature Reserve (Brecknock Wildlife). View location
I was surprised to see these white flowers but close up examination revealed that a yellow layer had been eroded / shed from the surface of the petals; revealing a white layer beneath that presumably accounts for the brightness of the flowers. The flower is still yellow from behind. |
| 20 September 2012 |
| Category: Wild-growing plants and fungi of the British Isles |
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British Isles status: native Perennial |
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Photographer:
J R Crellin |
About the picture: NIKON D700 20/09/2012 11:50:17 1/160 sec - F/13 Lens: 105mm f/2.8 G VR Sensitivity: ISO 400 Exp. compensation: -0.7 EV Depth of field: 0.01 m (0.33 - 0.34) Light value: 12.7
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