nfoto Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Rørslett, B. 2014. Utricularia sandersonii Oliv. (Lentibulariaceae). Flowers photographed in visible and ultraviolet light. http://www.ultraviol...ia-sandersonii/ This is a terrestrial member of the large Utricularia genus of carnivorous plants. It is endemic to South Africa, where it occurs on wet seepage rocks. U. sandersonii has become a favourite in the community of carnivorous plant enthusiasts because it is easy to cultivate. The traps are borne on the foliage at or just below the substrate surface. I shot these plants in a terrarium in Botanical Garden of the University of Copenhagen, Denmark 29 June 2014. As access to the specimens in cultivation was limited, I had to shoot through the enclosing glass panes, so probably the UV rendition might have suffered slightly. Image reference: UTRI_SAN_B1406291528_VIS.jpgThe zygomorphic corolla features two narrow upwards-pointing lobes that makes the entire flower look very 'rabbit'-like. The long curved spur adds to the visual character as well. Image reference: UTRI_SAN_I1406291885_UV.jpgThe entire corolla is moderately reflective in UV. Do note that the need to shoot through a window pane may have cut back some of the UV features. Image reference: UTRI_SAN_I1406291885_UV_100pct.jpgA 100% detail from the previous photograph to indicate how the spur is densely covered with long conical cells. Ultraviolet light: Nikon D3200 (modified), Coastal Optics 60 mm f/4 APO lens, internal Baader U2" (Venus) filter, SB-140 flash. [ Published 8 July 2014] Link to comment
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