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Meconopsis cambrica [Welsh Poppy]


Andrea B.

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Blum, A.G. (2015) Meconopsis cambrica (L.) Vig. (Papaveraceae) Welsh Poppy. Flowers photographed in ultraviolet and visible light. http://www.ultraviol...ca-welsh-poppy/

 

Stavanger, Norge

11 May 2014

Wildflower

 

Synonyms:

  • Argemone cambrica (L.) Desf.
  • Papaver cambricum L.
  • Engelsk Valmue = English Poppy

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The Welsh Poppy shows one of the unusual false bi-colour signatures in Ultraviolet light. The reproductive parts are all UV-dark while the petals are UV-reflective except for the dark false blue patches on the base.

This M. cambrica was a stunning, rich orange colour. You can see that the white wall reflects a bit of the warm colour. The plant was flourishing near its dandelion friend - both having no problem being near a garbage can and growing out of pavement cracks. Quite amazing!

 

Reference:

 

Equipment [Nikon D600-broadband + Nikon 105mm f/4.5 UV-Nikkor]

 

Visible Light [f/22 for 1/200" @ ISO-160 with onboard Flash and Baader UVIR-Block Filter]

meconopsisCambricaVisFlash_051114stavangerNorge_pnpn3.jpg

 

Visible Light [f/5.6 for 1/60" @ ISO-100 with onboard Flash and Baader UVIR-Block Filter]

meconopsisCambricaPlantVisSun_051114stavangerNorge_4854pn.jpg

 

Visible Light [f/5.6 for 1/60" @ ISO-100 with onboard Flash and Baader UVIR-Block Filter]

meconopsisCambricaPlantVisSun_051114stavangerNorge_4855pnv4.jpg

 

Ultraviolet Light [f/16 for 1/30" @ ISO-400 with SB-14 UV-modified Flash and Baader UV-Pass Filter]

meconopsisCambricaUVBaadSB14_051114stavangerNorge_19004pnpf.jpg

 

Infrared Light [f/11 for 1/200" @ ISO-400 in Sunlight with B+W 092 IR-Pass Filter]

meconopsisCambrica092IRSun_051114stavangerNorge_19019pnpfv2.jpg

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It was so surprising to find it growing out of the tiny space between the pavement and the building. It must be quite tough!
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