Andrea B. Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Blum, A.G. (2013) Commelina communis L. (Commelinaceae) Asiatic Dayflower. Flowers photographed in ultraviolet and visible light. http://www.ultraviol...atic-dayflower/ Middletown, New Jersey, USA04 August 2013Wildflower Synonyms:tsuyukusa (露草 tsuyukusa): Japanese meaning 'dew herb'Comment:I have a fondness for blue flowers even if they are introduced non-native noxious weeds. The pretty flowers which emerge from the green spathe envelope last only a day.There is an interesting orchid-like mottled pattern seen on the UV-dark staminodes and stamen in UV. The rest of the flower is moderately UV-reflecting. The lower petal seems a bit brighter than the two top petals. (Don't confuse the lower petal with the spathe bracts.) Reference:In a departure from my normal practice, I'm going to go with Wikipedia on the reference for this wildflower. Their description of C. communis is one the most complete botanical write-ups I've ever seen.1. Wikipedia (2013) Commelina communis http://en.wikipedia....melina_communis Equipment [Nikon D600-broadband + Nikon 105mm f/4.5 UV-Nikkor] Visible Light [f/11 for 1/30" @ ISO 100 with onboard Flash and Baader UVIR-Block Filter]Please expand your browser to best view this 1000-pixel wide photo. Ultraviolet Light [f/11 for 1/200" @ ISO 400 with SB-14 UV-modified Flash and Baader UV-Pass Filter]Please expand your browser to best view this 1000-pixel wide photo. Link to comment
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