Monday, July 5, 2010

Macro Monday: Fistulous Goatsbeard

Tragopogon dubius
"Single yellow flower head on smooth stem; flower head all rays; involucral green bracts longer than rays. Grass-like leaves up to 1' (30 cm) long, broad at base where clasp stem, narrow to long sharp tip. Aster family." Source: newhampshirewildflowers.com/

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Posted by Andree at 7:39 AM
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10 comments:

  1. Jan n JerJuly 5, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    So bright and beautiful

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  2. EG CameraGirlJuly 5, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    This is an excellent shot of goatsbeard!

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  3. CMJuly 5, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    Oh my goodness, this is so crisp and close. Great shot!

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  4. Joanne OlivieriJuly 5, 2010 at 11:31 AM

    A magnificent shot. So beautifully styled. Very creative.

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  5. Kim, USAJuly 5, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    Magnificent shot!


    Turtles and frogs

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  6. KalaJuly 5, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    Excellent detail and colors!

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  7. TaraJuly 6, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    Aha, so that's how it is called. I've always wondered. Great great macro here Andree.

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  8. dev wijewardaneJuly 7, 2010 at 2:41 AM

    Great shot. There are a lot of interesting images on your blog. will definitely by back.

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  9. WillardJuly 7, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    Extremely beautiful and well photographed. I enjoyed catching up on your blog today. You are an excellent photographer.

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  10. UnknownJuly 7, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    Gorgeous! I love finding these, but their blooms don't last long.

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