| Cichorium intybus L. |
| Asteraceae |
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| Visible
light (L37C filter) |
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| UV
light (Hoya U-360 + B+W BG-38, SB-140) |
| Both
images: Nikon D70 , UV-Nikkor 105 mm f/4.5 @800 ISO © Bjørn Rørslett/NN |
| Blue flowers are uncommon among the Composite species. Nevertheless we see clear UV markings on the ray florets of this Chickory and from a pollinator's point of view, there is a great similarity to the more frequently occurring yellow-coloured species of this large family. |
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Last Update 20 August, 2005