Shrubs
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Little I know about this Grevillea. It is on the CALM list, and it is a West Australian plant. Featured in Grevillea Group / In Top Ten of Grevillea Challenge
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Proteas just about to open to its full glory
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Centre of a King Protea Featured in Proteas and Friends Group
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Banksia laricina or Rose Banksia Western Australian native plant growing between Kalbarri and Moore River. The shrub grows to around 2 metres tall. The leaves are up to 15mm long and 0.8mm wide. The seed shown here are enclosed in prominent follicles which are bright green when new and attached to a woody cone and are generally retained within the cone until burnt. The shape of the cone gives rise ot the common name ‘rose-fruited banksia’ because it is similar to rose petals – unlike those of any other banksia. Not currently listed as threatened but is regarded as vulnerable over the long term. Featured in Protaceae Family Group
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A collection of beautiful roses, the petals sprinkled with raindrops
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Erwin Raphael McManus. Uprising. It was a small weekend retreat where we were focusing on a group of high-risk, high-potential teenagers. After several years of working among the urban poor, I made an observation of a unique disconnect among urban youth. There seemed to be either an inability or unwillingness to connect the dots. The relationship between cause and effect somehow seemed to be missing. In the middle of one of my lectures, I pulled out a tennis ball and invited one of the young men in attendance to help me with a demonstration. I handed him the ball and told him to throw it as hard as he could at the wall behind me. We were inside a building, and even he had a sense that this was inappropriate. He repeated my request in disbelief, and I invited him to throw it as hard as he could against the wall. His body language screamed out, You don’t have to ask me twice. Aware of his audience, he seemed to gather all of his strength and heaved that ball as hard as he possibly could. His aim was perfect. The ball pounded against the wall and came ricocheting right back at him, hitting him somewhere on the head. All of his friends who were greatly skilled at public mocking began to ride him. He was half embarrassed and half mad. He looked at me and immediately began to indict me. “Why did you make me do that? Why did you make me hit myself?” I calmly asked him, “Where did you think the ball would go? I didn’t throw it, you did. Why didn’t you throw it at an angle?” Upon reflection, he was clear before he threw it that the tennis ball would not go through the wall. He just didn’t stop to think through the consequences of his action. There was a disconnect between cause and effect.
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Red Leucospermum
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Prostanthera Magnifica – Magnificient Prostanthera “Prostanthera Magnifica is a 1-2.5m tall shrub found between Geraldton and Kalgoorlie. It has small smooth-edged leaves and does not look much until it flowers. The true flowers are white to pale pink but until well open they are enclosed by large red calyces that persist after the flowers have fallen, an effect quite unlike any other mint bush. There are approx. 50 species of these woody evergreen shrubs which are native to Australia. Glands dotted over the leaves release a minty smell when crushed and gives them the name of Mint Bush. The flowers are from early Spring into Summer and the plants like a well drained soil in a sunny position sheltered fron strong winds. However, the cultivated variety does have a tendancy to die unexpectedly.” Australian Native Plants – Random House
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Abracadabra is a Hybrid Tea Rose. This flower was 3”inches in diameter
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Alyogyne hakeifolia ‘Melissa Anne’ is a beautiful, hardy Australian plant.
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Verticordia venusta is an Australian native plant and has a priority three rating – meaning there are few but not enough is known and needs further study. Found naturally south of Geraldton in Western Australia, this photo was taken in the Conservtion Garden of Kings Park in Perth WA. It is an erect spreading shrub 0.2-2m high and has pink, purple, red or brown flowers during September to January. Featured in the Endangered Plants Group
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Serruria Florida – Blushing Bride Serruria Florida is popularly called the ‘Blushing Bride’. It was extinct in the wild until a fire germinated some seeds on the Franshoek mountains. Description / The blushing bride is a single stemmed, erect, evergreen shrub, 0.8-1.5×0.5 m. Flowering stems branch off the main stem producing fine, dissected leaves and end in terminal flowering buds. It produces 1-8 ivory to pink flowers per branch. It flowers from July to October and produces nut-like seeds which are released about two months later. Serruria florida is one of the faster growing Proteaceae species and adult plants start dying after about twenty years. This species is critically endangered as it is threatened by alien invasive species such as hakea and pines. Too frequent fires are a critical threat to the remaining wild populations, as immature plants are not given enough time to produce seeds that will rejuvenate the underground seed bank. Serruria florida naturally occurs on the Franschhoek side of the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve. It grows on mountain slopes in soils derived from granite, which is found below the sandstone soils typical of the Table Mountain Group. Derivation of name and historical aspects / The genus Serruria comprises 55 species, including the beautiful species S. rosea and S. aemula. Serruria florida was first collected by Swedish botanist Carl Thunberg in 1773. It was recorded and described but not again seen or collected for another 110 years. Professor MacOwan found the Franschhoek population which was then cultivated at Kirstenbosch and later presented to royalty in England. The genus was named after J. Serrurier, a professor of botany at the University of Utrecht in the early eighteenth century. The species name florida refers to the Latin meaning free-flowering or producing abundant flowers. Its common name, blushing bride, was derived from folklore. One version states that a young man would court a maiden, presenting her with a flower. The deeper the shade of pink, the more imminent the proposal, causing the maiden to blush. Another follows similar lines, stating it was custom for a young gentleman to wear a flower in his lapel when he was about to propose. The deeper the pink of the flower the more ardent his affection for the maiden and again the result would be a blushing maiden or bride to be. Other origins suggest that the flower became a popular bridal posy or that the flower itself resembled a bridal gown. These beautiful flowers are pollinated by insects. Seeds are released and dispersed by ants in their underground nests, which form the seed bank. Serruria florida is one of the fynbos species that is highly dependant on a fire ecosystem. The parent plants will die in a fire and only seeds survive to form the next generation. Seeds will only germinate after fire has occurred. Too frequent fires destroy the natural seed bank as young seedlings require two years before they are mature enough to produce flowers and the new seed crop / Information from:http://www.plantzafrica.com/plantqrs/serrurflorid.htm / Featured in Proteas and Friends Group / This photo was taken in the Rhododendron Gardens near Olinda in Victoria Australia /
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Leucodendron Twins found in the Rhododendron Gardens near Olinda in Victoria, Australia Camera:Olympus FE240 compact
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The old man waved an arm across the golden field of blooming rabbit brush upon the old ore dump. He shook his head and chuckled, “And _+they+ say that mining ruins the land …!” I felt moved by sympathy for a man unable to comprehend the changes he has witnessed here, and a bit of sadness in knowing that this brilliant brush may be the last gold ever produced by the Exchequer Mine. / Cherry Creek Mountains – Eastern Nevada / (2007.09.15) RedBubble Albums: / Mines and Mills / Peak Experiences Canon 350D EOS / Tamron 55/200mm
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card rb redbubble tree blossom cherry spring garden park Amelanchier shadbush serviceberry sarvisberry juneberry Saskatoon shadblow shadwood sugarplum wild plum shrubs deciduous Rosaceae Rose >
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Roses and colours / Here’s a brief mention about the significance of rose colours and combinations: •Red: An expression of love; a symbol of courage and respect / •Pink: Admiration; a new love that has yet to bloom, appreciation, motherly love / •White: Innocence, purity, secrecy, marriage, loyalty, reverence and humility / •Yellow: Joy and deep friendship or platonic love. It could also denote jealousy, infidelity, a dying love and farewell. / •Blue: Mystery, the impossible and the unattainable / •Purple: Love at first sight, enchantment and all things magical Yellow roses have a shorter, albeit no less fascinating, history than other roses. It wasn’t until around the 18th century that yellow roses were discovered growing naturally in parts of the Middle East. Prior to this, roses in cultivation predominantly existed in various shades of pink and to a lesser extent, white. However, once the first yellow roses were introduced, their popularity quickly spread. Also changed over the years were the meanings related to yellow roses. Throughout history, the color yellow has been closely associated with the sun. As the source of light and warmth, the sun is integral to life on Earth, and has been worshiped in many early societies. It should come as no surprise that the color of the sun would hold many positive connotations. In many Eastern cultures, for example, the color yellow represents joy, wisdom and power. However, in Europe at the time of the introduction of these roses, the color yellow carried much more negative overtones. Consequently, yellow roses were long used as a symbol for jealousy and dying love. As time went on, however, the more universal meanings connected with the color yellow have come to prevail and entwine themselves with the yellow rose. Today yellow roses are more commonly associated with joy and friendship. A rose is a perennial flower shrub or vine of the genus Rosa, within the family Rosaceae, that contains over 100 species and comes in a variety of colors. Taken with Sony Cybershot 17 April 2009 For more information on roses scroll to the bottom of the page! T-shirts, Unique Gifts, Posters, Art and more! / At my ZAZZLE store Female Contemporary Art you can instantly create and customise my art to your own personal style. / / / PINK / RED / WHITE / YELLOW / My zazzle gallery has a premium range of gifts that are suitable for people of all ages and tastes: an eclectic collection of unusually imaginative, hip and sometimes beautiful designs. Enjoy browsing though this store and please feel free to comment: there is always room for improvement. / / / Some products from my Zazzle store Female Contemporary Art More Zazzle choices from Female Contemporary Art Wear my Art – Check out great designs at Female Contemporary Art My Images Do Not Belong To The Public Domain. 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Courtesy Wikipedia here / A rose is a perennial flower shrub or vine of the genus Rosa, within the family Rosaceae, that contains over 100 species and comes in a variety of colors. The species form a group of erect shrubs, and climbing or trailing plants, with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. It is a common error to refer to roses having thorns. Thorns are modified branches or stems, whereas these sharp protrusions on a rose are modified epidermal tissues (prickles). Most are native to Asia, with smaller numbers of species native to Europe, North America, and northwest Africa. Natives, cultivars and hybrids are all widely grown for their beauty and fragrance. The leaves are alternate and pinnately compound, with sharply toothed oval-shaped leaflets. The plant’s fleshy edible fruit is called a rose hip. Rose plants range in size from puny, miniature roses, to climbers that can reach 20 meters in height. Species from different parts of the world easily hybridize, which has given rise to the many types of garden roses. The name originates from Latin rosa, borrowed from Oscan from colonial Greek in southern Italy: rhodon (Aeolic form: wrodon), from Aramaic wurrdā, from Assyrian wurtinnu, from Old Iranian *warda (cf. Armenian vard, Avestan warda, Sogdian ward, Also the Hebrew ורד = vered and the Aramaic ורדא: these preceded the Greek above. Parthian wâr). Attar of rose is the steam-extracted essential oil from rose flowers that has been used in perfumes for centuries. Rose water, made from the rose oil, is widely used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine. The French are known for their rose syrup, most commonly made from an extract of rose petals. In the United States, this French rose syrup is used to make rose scones. Rose hips are occasionally made into jam, jelly, and marmalade, or are brewed for tea, primarily for their high Vitamin C content. They are also pressed and filtered to make rose hip syrup. Rose hips are also used to produce Rose hip seed oil, which is used in skin products and some makeup products.
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The very hot wind was blowing at over twenty miles per hour today, but it was my only day to get in a good spring shoot this weekend. This pink Azalea is straight from the camera (Untouched). This photo was captured with a Canon EOS 10D with a Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Prime Macro prime lens. The shutter speed was 1/60th sec at f/9.5. The camera’s ISO was set to 100. A Manfrotto tripod was used with a “joystick” head. Featured in “Rhododendrons” Your comments are always welcome! Constructive criticism is appreciated. © 2009 Gene Walls All copyright and reproduction rights are retained by the artist. Artwork may not be reproduced or altered by any process without the express written permission of the artist.
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What could be better on a beautiful Sunday in spring? How about a gorgeous pink azalea basking in the warm morning sun! This photo was taken with a Canon EOS 10D with a Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8L lens. The shutter speed was 1/125th sec at f/11, no flash. The camera’s ISO was set to 400. A Manfrotto tripod was used with a remote shutter release. Top Ten Winner of “Rhododendron Challenge” Your comments are always welcome! Constructive criticism is appreciated. © 2009 Gene Walls All copyright and reproduction rights are retained by the artist. Artwork may not be reproduced or altered by any process without the express written permission of the artist.
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Flowers of a Leatherleaf Viburnum 4/28/09 / Kent Island, Md. US / Nikon P80, auto thanks for the look, my friends! Serious Fun Studios ~ fractal art images and products Fractal Art Prints & Products by SBricker @ Zazzle fractal art by SBricker @ devientART
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Azalea blossoms, photographed with natural back-light and bokeh background. The spring blooming season is winding down as summer quickly approaches in central Pennsylvania. This image was captured at the peak of pink perfection. This photograph was taken with a Canon EOS 10D camera through a Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8L Macro lens at 58mm focal length. The shutter speed was 1/90th sec at f/4. The camera’s ISO was set to 100. A Manfrotto tripod was used with a remote shutter release cable. Your comments are always welcome! Constructive criticism is appreciated. © 2009 Gene Walls All copyright and reproduction rights are retained by the artist. Artwork may not be reproduced or altered by any process without the express written permission of the artist.
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A bee and friend on the petals of a white rhodendron
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A bright and sunny morning, blue sky and a vivid Hibiscus, or Rose Mallow. One of those ‘as is’ shots with my Sony Cybershot. / Hibiscus syriacus is the national flower of South Korea. / Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower (Bunga Raya) of Malaysia – Hibiscus Photograph taken 10 June 2009 in Turkey. T-shirts, Unique Gifts, Posters, Art and more! / At my ZAZZLE store Female Contemporary Art you can instantly create and customise my art to your own personal style. / / / My zazzle gallery has a premium range of gifts that are suitable for people of all ages and tastes: an eclectic collection of unusually imaginative, hip and sometimes beautiful designs. Enjoy browsing though this store and please feel free to comment: there is always room for improvement. / / / Some products from my Zazzle store Female Contemporary Art More Zazzle choices from Female Contemporary Art Wear my Art – Check out great designs at Female Contemporary Art My Images Do Not Belong To The Public Domain. All images are copyright © taiche. All Rights Reserved. Copying, altering, displaying or redistribution of any of these images without written permission from the artist is strictly prohibited / See more of taiche at Female Contemporary Art / / Baby Custom T-Shirts :dress that baby up with a special design on a custom t-shirt, long sleeve or onesize / Kids Custom T-Shirts .from organic t-shirts to long sleeve shirts, boys, girls, and toddlers can fill their fashion needs with a one-of-a-kind custom t-shirts for kids. Check out the latest organic t-shirts, sweatshirts, and girls shirts. And plenty of styles for toddlers too! Aprons / Bags / Buttons / Cards / Hats / Keds Shoes / Keychains / Magnets / Mousepads / Mugs / Postage / Postcards / Stickers / T-Shirt / Ties* Don’t forget my Calendar Section / Below is an example Calendar but I am more than willing to customise calendars to meet your own individual taste and style at no extra cost!
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Banksia laricina or Rose Banksia Western Australian native plant growing between Kalbarri and Moore River. The shrub grows to around 2 metres tall. The leaves are up to 15mm long and 0.8mm wide. The seed shown here are enclosed in prominent follicles which are bright green when new and attached to a woody cone and are generally retained within the cone until burnt. The shape of the cone gives rise to the common name ‘rose-fruited banksia’ because it is similar to rose petals – unlike those of any other banksia. Not currently listed as threatened but is regarded as vulnerable over the long term. Photo taken in Kings Park Perth Featured in Protaceae Family Group
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A child dwarfed by the height of the waterfall in Wildcat Canyon in Starved Rock State Park in Illinois.
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