Sunflower 1
by Bruce Bley
Title
Sunflower 1
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This capture of a sunflower was taken while visiting the Chicago Botanical Garden in Glencoe, Illinois. I enjoy taking shots like this illustrating the interesting patterns nature has to offer plus the various colors in nature.
Helianthus L. (sunflower) is a genus of plants comprising about 52 species] in the Asteraceae family, all of which are native to North America. The common name "sunflower" also applies to the popular annual species Helianthus Annuus. This and other species, notably Jerusalem artichoke (H. tuberosus), are cultivated in temperate regions as food crops and ornamental plants.
The genus is one of many in the Asteraceae that are known as sunflowers. It is distinguished technically by the fact that the ray flowers, when present, are sterile, and by the presence on the disk flowers of a pappus that is of two awn-like scales that are cauducous (that is, easily detached and falling at maturity). Some species also have additional shorter scales in the pappus, and there is one species that lacks a pappus entirely. Another technical feature that distinguishes the genus more reliably, but requires a microscope to see, is the presence of a prominent, multicellular appendage at the apex of the style.
There is quite a bit of variability among the perennial species that make up the bulk of the species in the genus. Some have most or all of the large leaves in a rosette at the base of the plant and produce a flowering stem that has leaves that are reduced in size. Most of the perennials have disk flowers that are entirely yellow, but a few have disk flowers with reddish lobes. One species, H. radula, lacks ray flowers altogether.
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September 3rd, 2016
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Comments (15)
Marsha Heiken
Bruce,This is an outstanding photo of a Sunflower. Love,Love it! Definitely a professional shot! Friend,Marsha FV
Bruce Bley
David, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Midwest America Photography". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
David, Thank you for the feature in the group "Midwest America Photography". I appreciate the honor.
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in the World We See Group:-)
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much for the feature in the group "The World We See". I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Christy, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "The Beauty in Nature". Thank you so much for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Nadine and Bob, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Artist News". I am grateful for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Dora, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Visions Of Spring - Glances Of Summer". Thank you for the honor.
Frank J Casella
Bruce -- CONGRATULATIONS!! Your beautiful artwork has been Featured by the - CHICAGOLAND ART GALLERY - group on Fine Art America, a PIXELS Company! Thank you for sharing it !!
Bruce Bley replied:
Frank, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "CHICAGLAND ART GALLERY". I truly appreciate the honor and your support.
Jean OKeeffe Macro Abundance Art
Congratulations on your feature in Greeting Cards For All Occasions!
Bruce Bley replied:
Jean, Thank you for the feature in the group "Greeting Cards For All Occasions". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Kathy Krause
Gorgeous and breathtaking beauty of this beautiful sunflower, Bruce! Love sunflowers! L/F
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Kath. I am glad you enjoyed this work.