Andrea B. Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Blum, A. G. (2015) Rosa carolina L. (Rosaceae) Carolina Rose. Flowers photographed in ultraviolet and visible light. http://www.ultravioletphotography.com/content/index.php/topic/1451-rosa-carolina-carolina-rose/ Seawall, Mount Desert Island, Maine, USA& Southwest Harbor, Maine, USA08 July 2014Wildflower Synonyms:Rosa carolina var. deamii (Erlanson) DeamRosa carolina var. glandulosa (Crépin) Farw.Rosa carolina var. villosa (Best) Rehd.Rosa lyonii PurshComment:Stipitate glands on the hypanthia and pedicels of this showy pink rose help distinguish it from R. blanda and R. virginiana. Technical details for stipules and prickles must also be determined.On Mount Desert Island this rose is found both inland and growing near the ocean.Ultraviolet light brings out the texture and iridescence of the rose petals which are moderately UV-absorbing. Reference:1. New England Wild Flower Society (2014) Rosa carolina L. Carolina Rose. https://gobotany.new.../rosa/carolina/ Equipment [Nikon D600-broadband + Nikon 105mm f/4.5 UV-Nikkor]Unless otherwise noted. Visible Light [f/9 for 1/800" @ ISO-400 in Sunlight with Baader UVIR-Block Filter]Carolina Rose growing at the edge of Southwest Food Mart's parking lot. Extract [from First Photo]Stipitate glands on sepals and pedicel of R. carolina. Extract [from First Photo]Stipules of R. carolina. Ultraviolet Light [f/8 for 1/15" @ ISO-400 with SB-14 UV-modified Flash and Baader UV-Pass Filter]Both leaves and petals show strong iridescence under UV light. Visible Light [f/7.1 for 1/160" @ ISO-400 with Nikon1 V3]This R. carolina was found along the roadside by Somes Sound. Link to comment
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