nfoto Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Rørslett, B. 2013. Puschkinia scilloides Adams (Asparagaceae). Striped Quill. Flowers photographed in visible and ultraviolet light. http://www.ultraviol...-striped-quill/ Puschkinia scilloides AdamsSyn. Puschkinia libanotica Zucc.NO: VårprydSE: PorslinshyacintDK: PorcelænshyacintEN: Striped Quill This is a small spring flower native to Asia Minor and Caucasus. It is quite popular as an ornamental garden plant and is occasionally naturalised from garden escapes. Flowering occurs in April or May. Plants photographed in Botanical Garden of Oslo University, Oslo, Norway 15 Apr 2007. Image reference: PUSH_SCI_I0704154271_VIS.jpgVisible light: Nikon D200, UV-Nikkor 105 mm f/4.5 lens, Baader UV/IR Cut filter, daylight. Image reference: PUSH_SCI_I0704154272_UV.jpgUltraviolet ight: Nikon D200, UV-Nikkor 105 mm f/4.5 lens, Baader U 2" (Venus) filter, SB-140 flash. The UV signature of P. scilloides is a combination of medium-low UV reflectivity of the corolla, basal patches with conical cells, and UV-bright nectaria. [Published 22 May 2013][updated 18 April 2016] Link to comment
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