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Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants, mostly shrubs, and can grow long shoots, which were identified by Charles Plumier in the late-17th century, and named by Plumier in 1703 after the German botanist Leonhart Fuchs (1501–1566). The English name fuchsias is frequently misspelled “fuschias”.
There are about 100–110 species of Fuchsia. The great majority are native to South America, but with a few occurring north through Central America to Mexico, and also several from New Zealand, and Tahiti. One species, Fuchsia magellanica, extends as far as the southern tip of South America, occurring on Tierra del Fuego in the cool temperate zone, but the majority are tropical or subtropical. Most fuchsias are shrubs from 0.2–4 m (8 in-13 ft) tall, but one New Zealand species, Kotukutuku (Fuchsia excorticata), is unusual in the genus in being a tree, growing up to 12–15 m (39-49 ft) tall.
~Wikipedia
Fuchsias
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F/l :14.1 mm
1485 Views, May 2011
I began my photographic hobby at the age of 12, developing and printing 120, 620 &35mm B&W, forever learning and refining the fascinating art of photography. Now at 76 I still continue with increased enjoyment using digital medium – and still learning.
My favourite places for photography are the Melbourne Zoos . These are the Melbourne Zoo , the Healesville Sanctuary and the Werribee Open Range Zoo.
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twnewman@optusnet.com.au
Comments
stunning shot Tom,,,, well done
Absolutely fantastic photo, Tom with incredible DOF.
mmmmmm delicious – love the colours, DoF, focus, lighting and the slight refelction
excellent macro! really beautiful. incredible pistil – never looked at a flower this way.
Beautifully done,Tom!!!
What a beautiful fuschia! The clarity and light are perfect, very well done.
Well done Tom fantastic macro,This is so close to perfect.
Stunning photograph……….what more can I say
Thanks everyone for your generous comments , the Fuscia is a beautiful flower there are so many variations but all delicate and colourful they are my favourite flower , the Agapanthus is next and it is considered a pest in Australia :-)
I love your flowers…awsome shot here