Dianella revoluta [Black-anther Flax-lily]

[DaveO]

Oldfield, D. 2013. Dianella revoluta R. Br. (Xanthorrhoeaceae) Black-anther Flax-lily. Flowers photographed in visible and ultraviolet light.

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Maldon, Victoria, Australia

Gower road, Maldon Historic Reserve

5 November 2013

Australian Native Wildflower

 

Comment

Dianella revoluta is a tufted perennial herb very widely distributed extending from coastal dunes to sub-alpine regions and from semi-arid country to moist forests.

 

 

 

Visible Light: Pentax K-5 Full Spectrum Modification, Quartz 105 mm f/4.0 lens, Nikon SB-15 flash, 1/180 s @ f/16 ISO 200, B+W UV/IR Cut Filter.

Image Reference: DO51733

 

Ultraviolet Light: Pentax K-5 Full Spectrum Modification, Quartz 105 mm f/4.0 lens, Nikon SB-14 flash, 1/180 s @ f/16 ISO 200, Baader UV-Pass Filter.

Image Reference: DO51741

 

References:

Elliott, W.R. and Jones, D.L. Encyclopaedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation, Lothian 1984, Volume 3, p. 260.

 

 

Atlas of Living Australia http://bie.ala.org.a...anella+revoluta

 

 

Published 8 February 2014