Lily Stamens
by Karen Slagle
Title
Lily Stamens
Artist
Karen Slagle
Medium
Photograph - Photography-macro
Description
This image was taken in the Texas panhandle with a Nikon D700 and a Nikkor/Micro 105 2.8 lens with tubes.
Lilies are tall perennials ranging in height from 26 ft (60180 cm). They form naked or tunicless scaly underground bulbs which are their overwintering organs. In some North American species the base of the bulb develops into rhizomes, on which numerous small bulbs are found. Some species develop stolons. Most bulbs are deeply buried, but a few species form bulbs near the soil surface. Many species form stem-roots. With these, the bulb grows naturally at some depth in the soil, and each year the new stem puts out adventitious roots above the bulb as it emerges from the soil. These roots are in addition to the basal roots that develop at the base of the bulb.
The flowers are large, often fragrant, and come in a range of colours including whites, yellows, oranges, pinks, reds and purples. Markings include spots and brush strokes. The plants are late spring- or summer-flowering. Flowers are borne in racemes or umbels at the tip of the stem, with six tepals spreading or reflexed, to give flowers varying from funnel shape to a "Turk's cap". The tepals are free from each other, and bear a nectary at the base of each flower. The ovary is 'superior', borne above the point of attachment of the anthers. The fruit is a three-celled capsule.[3]
Seeds ripen in late summer. They exhibit varying and sometimes complex germination patterns, many adapted to cool temperate climates.
Naturally most cool temperate species are deciduous and dormant in winter in their native environment. But a few species which distribute in hot summer and mild winter area (Lilium candidum, Lilium catesbaei,Lilium longiflorum) lose leaves and remain relatively short dormant in Summer or Autumn, sprout from Autumn to winter, forming dwarf stem bearing a basal rosette of leaves until accept enough chilling requirement, the stem begins to elongate while warming.
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Comments (29)
Bunny Clarke
A gorgeous capture and composition. I really like the close cropping to show off the stamens.
Elizabeth Winter
I like the perspective you choose to capture the lily! Its unique and very beautiful! v
Lianne Schneider
I'm just crazy about daylilies and this is such a gorgeous presentation Karen. Exceptionally beautiful work. F/V
Melissa Bittinger
Very unique composition, the stamens look so "alive" like they are reaching and unfurling. Beautifully done against the dark background. f/v
Laurie Search
What a fabulous composition, Karen, and gorgeous light and color!!!! :)))fv
Karen Slagle replied:
Thank you Laurie, I always appreciate your visits and kind comments...Not to mention the faves and votes.
Nadine and Bob Johnston
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Marvin Spates
You never have a dull shot! I like the detail and colors!! Nice lighting too! f/v
Karen Slagle replied:
Thank you Marvin, I really do appreciate all of your visits and kind comments. Thanks also for the fave and vote.