| Eranthis hyemalis (L.)Salisb. |
| Ranunculaceae |
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| Visible
light Nikon D1H , UV-Nikkor 105 mm f/4.5, no flash |
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| UV
light Nikon D1H , UV-Nikkor 105 mm f/4.5 @800 ISO, FF filter + CC20C, SB-140 |
| Both images © Bjørn Rørslett/NN |
| This is one of
the earliest flowering spring blossoms, and as might be
expected, it has a strong UV reflectance of its bright
yellow petals. The bull's-eye pattern is produced by the
floral central area having quite strong UV absorbance. In common with other spring-flowering species, such as Hepatica nobilis, in this family, E. hyemalis exhibits strong reflectance in near-IR. Together with the bowl-shaped petals, this might be a feature literally giving a "hot-spot" within the flower and thus making it attractive to visiting insects. |
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Last Update 21 April, 2003
