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Curcurbita moschata [Butternut Squash] UV-induced Visible Fluorescence


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Davies, A. (2020) Curcurbita moschata Duchesne ex Poir. (Curcurbitaceae) Butternut Squash. Plant photographed as ultraviolet-induced visible fluorescence. https://www.ultravioletphotography.com/content/index.php/topic/4136-butternut-squash-uvf/

 

Synonyms:

  • Cucurbita colombiana (Zhit.) Bukasov
  • Cucurbita hippopera Ser.
  • Cucurbita macrocarpa Gasp.
  • Cucurbita meloniformis Carrière
  • Cucurbita pepo var. moschata Duchesne
  • Gymnopetalum calyculatum Miq.
  • Pepo moschata (Duchesne) Britton

Other Common Names:

  • Butternut Pumpkin
  • Gramma

Reference:

1. Wikipedia (08 Dec 2020) Curcurbita moschata. Wikimedia Foundation, San Francisco, CA.

2. Wikipedia (08 Dec 2020) Butternut Squash. Wikimedia Foundation, San Francisco, CA.

 

Comment:

It never ceases to amaze me how much more detail/texture can be seen in some fruit or vegetable subjects when photographed as UV fluorescence. Here a small Butternut Squash (Cucurbita moschata).

 

Technical details:

Nikon D850 with 105mm micro Nikkor lens.

"Light painted" with Convoy S2+ UV torch.

20 seconds @ f/16, 200 ISO.

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