Ruscus aculeatus, 6 of 8

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Butcher's-broom

Plantae
Monocots (Monocotyledons)
Asparagales
Family: Asparagus family
Asparagaceae (was Liliaceae)
Near Alford, Somerset

Shows vestigial leaf (brown) and the twisted modified stem functioning as a leaf emerging from main stem.
17 January 2006
Category: Wild-growing plants and fungi of the British Isles
 
British Isles status: native
Perennial


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Photographer: J R Crellin

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NIKON D70
17/01/2006 17:34:26
1/60 sec - F/11
Lens: 60mm f/2.8 D
Sensitivity: ISO 640
Exp. compensation: -0.7 EV
Depth of field: 0.00 m (0.21 - 0.21)
Light value: 10.1


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