Golden Gerbers
by Bruce Bley
Title
Golden Gerbers
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This is macro shot of golden yellow gerber daisies was taken while visiting a local green house. I find visiting greenhouses lets me see new and different plants for the up coming seasons.
Gerbera is a genus of ornamental plants from the sunflower family (Asteraceae). It was named in honour of the German botanist and naturalist Traugott Gerber (� 1743) who travelled extensively in Russia and was a friend of Carolus Linnaeus.[1]
It has approximately 30 species in the wild, extending to South America, Africa and tropical Asia. The first scientific description of a Gerbera was made by J.D. Hooker in Curtis's Botanical Magazine in 1889 when he described Gerbera jamesonii, a South African species also known as Transvaal daisy or Barberton Daisy. Gerbera is also commonly known as the African Daisy.
Gerbera species bear a large capitulum with striking, two-lipped ray florets in yellow, orange, white, pink or red colours. The capitulum, which has the appearance of a single flower, is actually composed of hundreds of individual flowers. The morphology of the flowers varies depending on their position in the capitulum. The flower heads can be as small as 7 cm (Gerbera mini 'Harley') in diameter or up to 12 cm (Gerbera �Golden Serena�).
Gerbera is very popular and widely used as a decorative garden plant or as cut flowers. The domesticated cultivars are mostly a result of a cross between Gerbera jamesonii and another South African species Gerbera viridifolia.[2] The cross is known as Gerbera hybrida. Thousands of cultivars exist. They vary greatly in shape and size. Colours include white, yellow, orange, red, and pink. The center of the flower is sometimes black. Often the same flower can have petals of several different colours.
Gerbera is also important commercially. It is the fifth most used cut flower in the world (after rose, carnation, chrysanthemum, and tulip). It is also used as a model organism in studying flower formation. Gerbera contains naturally occurring coumarin derivatives. Gerbera is a tender perennial plant. It is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, but resistant to deer.[3] Their soil should be kept moist but not soaked.
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Comments (39)
Michael Mirijan
This wonderful picture is featured on the homepage of the "Pictures for Present" group.
Bruce Bley replied:
Michael Mirijan, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Pictures for Present". I sincerely appreciate it.
Pamela Williams
What a fine piece of artwork and I am happy to announce that this beauty has been featured on the streets of the Art District group. Congratulations!
Bruce Bley
Mariola, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "500 Views -1 Image A Day". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Maria. I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Exquisite Florals". Thank you so much for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Jenn, I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "Bath and Spa Prints". I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
David, Thank you for the feature in the group "Midwest America Photography". I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Darren, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Flower Art 3 A Day". I appreciate the honor.
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in the World We See Group:-)
Bruce Bley replied:
Robyn, Thank you for the feature in the group "The World We See". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Judy, I want to thank you for the feature I the group "Usa Photographers Only". I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
John, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Images That Excite You". Thank you so much.
Randy Rosenberger
It is with great pride and pleasure that I showcase this beautiful piece of your art work on the HOMEPAGE of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group site. I believe your works to be well composed, masterfully displayed, and a true joy to view. Thanks for sharing your talents with our members of WFS group and all members on FAA. Your excellence sets a standard to be proud of. LIKED and FAVED Randy B. Rosenberger, Administrator of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group
Bruce Bley replied:
Randy thank you for the nice comment and feature in the group "Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery". I sincerely appreciate it.
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Bruce, Nice capture of these Beautiful Golden Daisies with nice details and light. L/F
Bruce Bley
Neal, I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "Macro Photography Group". I am grateful for the honor.