DaveO Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Oldfield, D. 2020. Dianella caerulea Sims (Xanthorrhoeaceae) Blue Berry Lily. Fruit photographed in visible and ultraviolet light. https://www.ultravioletphotography.com/content/index.php/topic/3736-dianella-caerulea-fruit-blue-berry-lily/Maldon, Victoria, Australia20 February 2020Australian Native Wildflower as Garden Specimen CommentDianella caerulea is widely distributed in Australia where it is often common in coastal areas, heathlands and sand dunes. It is extremely variable throughout its range with a study revealing 10 different genetic forms in north-eastern Queensland. These images show the blue berries of its common name. Visible Light: Nikon D750 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens, Metz 15 MS-1 flash, 1/200 s @ f/16 ISO 200, Baader UV/IR Cut Filter.Image Reference: DO66561 Ultraviolet Light: Nikon D750 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens, Nissin Di866 Mark II flash, 1/200s @ f/16 ISO 200, Baader UV-Pass Filter.Image Reference: DO66564 Ultraviolet Induced Visible Fluorescence: Nikon D750 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens with Baader UV/IR Cut Filter, Nichia NCSU033A UV-LED with Baader UV-Pass Filter, 10.0 s @ f/16 ISO 1250.Image Reference: DO66567 References:Elliott, W.R. and Jones, D.L. Encyclopaedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation, Lothian 1984, Volume 3, p. 259. Published 20 February 2020 Link to comment
colinbm Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Nice DaveSo only one is ripe ? Link to comment
Andy Perrin Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Interesting plant. Very pretty across the board. Link to comment
DaveO Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 Thanks Col, Yes, only the large fruit has ripened. Dave Link to comment
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