DaveO Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 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, Australia11 April 2014Australian Native Wildflower as Garden Specimen CommentHakea 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 Link to comment
Andrea B. Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 An interesting flower.In UV the inflorescence stands out dark against the lighter leaves. Link to comment
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