Published by Daniel Mosquin on October 30, 2017
Although intrigued by the colour and surface of the bracts surrounding the inflorescences of Porophyllum linaria, I did not manage to get a definitive photograph satisfying to me. Late seasonal rains helped fill the unused part of a pantéon (cemetery) with a chaotic assemblage of small plants in flower and fruit; while pleasing to walk […]
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Published by Daniel Mosquin on October 26, 2017
Disanthus cercidifolius, also known as redbud hazel, ranks very highly in the realm of autumn colours. About twelve years ago, it was previously featured on Botany Photo of the Day in the spirit of autumn. However, that’s a long time ago, and some notable things have changed in quite coincidental fashion.
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Published by Daniel Mosquin on October 23, 2017
Back in the office, but a short entry today while I catch up. I was pleased to see so many new commenters while I was away; please do revisit the previous three entries for additional comments that were in moderation until this morning! My photos from Mexico will start to get thrown into the mix […]
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Published by Daniel Mosquin on October 20, 2017
Lilium martagon is widely-distributed throughout Europe and Asia. Common names in English include martagon lily and Turk’s-cap lily; Wikipedia notes: “martagon is a Turkish word which also means turban or cap”. In French, it is known as le lis martagon.
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Published by Daniel Mosquin on October 18, 2017
An experimental photograph from several years ago, along the lines of “photographic tunnel vision”. Though I am away, the leaves of this Ginkgo biloba at the entrance to UBC Botanical Garden should be at near this colour stage soon. Maybe someone else from the Garden will report in the comments!
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Published by Daniel Mosquin on October 16, 2017
To say it’s an interesting species is an understatement. Vachellia drepanolobium, or whistling thorn, is an acacia tree native to eastern Africa that grows to 6m (18 ft.) in height. The whistling from the bulbous bases of its thorns is a result of holes made by ants, but there is more to the story than […]
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Published by Daniel Mosquin on October 13, 2017
Paeonia obovata, the woodland peony, is native to China, Japan, Korea, and the far eastern parts of Russia. Translations of common names from other languages include grass peony and mountain peony, though perhaps something gets lost in translation. In China, at least, it is a plant of “deciduous broad-leaved, mixed broad-leaved, and coniferous forests”, suggesting […]
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