A Glow Within #3
by Bruce Bley
Title
A Glow Within #3
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This photograph of a pink daylily was taken from one of my flower beds.
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.
I hope you have enjoyed this photograph and will share it with others. You can see more of my work on my homepage in the various galleries I have created. Thank you for visiting and please come back.
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June 10th, 2016
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Bruce Bley
Lilia, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Fine Nature Photography". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Christy, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "The Beauty In Nature". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Nader, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Fine Arts Professionals". Thank you so much for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Mechala, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Flowerly Love - 100. Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Martin, Thank you for the feature in the group "Flower Mania". I appreciate the honor and your support.
Bruce Bley
David, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Midwest America Photography". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Darren, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "3 A Day The Art Of Flowers". Thank you for the honor.
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Bruce, Sharing my Congratulations on your recent Feature in Floral Photography and Art !
Jean OKeeffe Macro Abundance Art
Congratulations for the feature of your artwork on the homepage of Greeting Cards For All Occasions 6/11/16, liked!
Bruce Bley replied:
Jean, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Greeting Cards For All Occasions". I sincerely appreciate the honor.