Hakea petiolaris [Sea Urchin Hakea]

[DaveO]

Oldfield, D. 2014. Hakea petiolaris Meisn. (Proteaceae) Sea Urchin Hakea Flowers photographed in visible and ultraviolet light.

http://www.ultraviol...a-urchin-hakea/

 

Maldon, Victoria, Australia

11 April 2014

Australian Native Wildflower as Garden Specimen

 

Comment

Hakea petiolaris is a large shrub or small tree with bluish foliage which has been grown in gardens for many years. The flowers attract bees and native pollinators during April – June.

 

Visible Light: Pentax K-5 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens, Metz 15 MS-1 flash, 1/180 s @ f/11 ISO 200, B+W UV/IR Cut Filter.

Image Reference: DO52419

 

Ultraviolet Light: Pentax K-5 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens, Nikon SB-14 flash, 1/180s @ f/11 ISO 200, Baader UV-Pass Filter.

Image Reference: DO52423

 

References:

Holliday, I, Hakeas, a Field and Garden Guide, Reed New Holland, 2005, p. 160

 

Atlas of Living Australia http://bie.ala.org.a...akea+petiolaris

 

Published 30 June 2014

[Andrea B.]

An interesting flower.

In UV the inflorescence stands out dark against the lighter leaves.