Morning Rain #2
by Bruce Bley
Title
Morning Rain #2
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
These Asiatic Lilies were growing in one of my flower beds this past summer.
Lilium (members of which are true lilies) is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants growing from bulbs, all with large prominent flowers. Lilies are a group of flowering plants which are important in culture and literature in much of the world. Most species are native to the temperate northern hemisphere, though their range extends into the northern subtropics. Many other plants have "lily" in their common name but are not related to true lilies.
Lilies are tall perennials ranging in height from 2–6 ft . 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.
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Comments (17)
Bruce Bley
David, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Midwest America Photography. Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Lilia, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Tranquility". I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley replied:
Lilia, I want to thank you again for the feature in the group "Fine Nature Photography". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
David, I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "Midwest America Photography". Thank you so much for the honor.
Guido Strambio
Such a wonderful capture, fantastic light and clarity, fascinating depth and lovely droplets! l/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the wonderful compliment, Guido. I am glad you enjoyed this work and thank you for the visit.
Bruce Bley
Ed, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Flowers From Our Gardens". Thank you for the honor.
Jean OKeeffe Macro Abundance Art
Congratulations for your 10-6-15 feature on the homepage of Greeting Cards For All Occasions!
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the feature in the group Greeting Cards For All Occasions, Jean. I sincerely appreciate the honor.