Limonium sp. [Statice]

[Andrea B.]

Blum, A.G. (2015) Limonium sp. Mill. (Plumbaginaceae) Statice. Flowers photographed in ultraviolet and visible light. http://www.ultraviol...ium-sp-statice/

 

Middletown, New Jersey, USA

07 February 2015

Cultivar from florist's bouquet

 

Comment:

The dry papery Statice flowers are UV-absorbing as expected. The collapsed stamens in one flower are UV-bright.

 

Equipment [Nikon D600-broadband + Rodenstock 50mm f/3.5 Omegaron]

The EXIF data in the photographs is incorrect for the lens focal length and lens speed because this lens is unchipped.

 

Visible Light [f/11 for 1/5" @ ISO-100 with onboard Flash and Baader UVIR-Block Filter]

Photo may be clicked up to 1000 pixels wide.

 

Ultraviolet Light [f/11 for 1/2.5" @ ISO-400 with Nichia 365nm UV-LED and Baader UV-Pass Filter]

Photo may be clicked up to 1000 pixels wide.