Parakeet flower : 無料・フリー素材/写真
Parakeet flower / Dinesh Valke
| ライセンス | クリエイティブ・コモンズ 表示-継承 2.1 |
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| 説明 | Common Name: Heliconia, Psittacorum, Parrot's Beak, Parakeet flowerBotanical Name: Heliconia psittacorum (syn. Bihai psittacorum)- [ (hel-ih-KOH-nee-uh) named for Helicon, the mountain of the muses in Greek mythology; (sit-a-KOR-um) from the Greek psittakos (of parrots) ]Family: Heliconiaceae (heliconia family)- [ (hel-ih-KOH-nee-uh-see-ay) the Heliconia family)Origin: Tropical AmericaThe reddish pointed structures are called bracts. These tough, leathery structures protect the actual flower, which is yellow and quite delicate. The hummingbird that comes to this flower has a beak precisely shaped to fit into the flower. When the bird feeds, it receives a meal of nectar and in return, the plant's flower is pollinated. Grow best at temperatures above 70 F and should never be subjected to temperatures of less than 50 F for extended periods. Heavy feeders. The soil should be kept moist between waterings, never soaking wet. Propagation by rhizomes.Courtesy:- Top Tropicals- Heliconia Society of Puerto Rico, Inc.Note: Identification attempted; may not be accurate. |
| 撮影日 | 2006-12-19 13:12:25 |
| 撮影者 | Dinesh Valke , Thane, India |
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| 撮影地 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 地図 |
| カメラ | K750i , Sony Ericsson |
| 露出 | 0.003 sec (1/400) |
| 開放F値 | f/2.8 |