Andrea B. Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Blum, A. G. (2014) Lathyrus japonicus Willd. var. maritimus (L.) Kartesz & Gandhi (Fabaceae) Beach Pea. Flowers photographed in ultraviolet and visible light. http://www.ultraviol...icus-beach-pea/ Seawall, Mount Desert Island, Maine, USA14 July 2014Wildflower Synonyms:Beach VetchlingSeaside PeaLathyrus japonicus ssp. maritimus (L.) P.W. BallLathyrus japonicus var. glaber (Ser.) Fern.Lathyrus japonicus Willd. var. pellitus Fern.Lathyrus maritimus (L.) FriesLathyrus maritimus (L.) Fries var. glaber (Ser.) EamesLathyrus maritimus (L.) Fries var. pellitus (Fern.) GleasonPisum maritimum L.Comment:This pea flower, found along a rocky coastal shore, is striking in UV with UV-dark keels and false blue banners. Reference:1. New England Wild Flower Society (2014) Lathyrus japonicus Willd. Beach Vetchling. https://gobotany.new...yrus/japonicus/ Equipment [Nikon DX00-broadband + Carl Zeiss 60mm f/4.0 UV-Planar] Visible Light [f/11 for 1/50" @ ISO-400 with onboard Flash and Baader UVIR-Block Filter] Ultraviolet Light [f/11 for 1/30" @ ISO-400 with SB-14 UV-modified Flash and Baader UV-Pass Filter] Ultraviolet Light [f/11 for 1/30" @ ISO-40 with SB-14 UV-modified Flash and Baader UV-Pass Filter] Link to comment
nfoto Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I have done a few Lathyrus spp. in UV and none had this nice differential UV signature. Seen in other genera of the Fabaceae, though. The conical cell development on the keel is documented here in an exemplary manner. Link to comment
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