| Caltha palustris L. |
| 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, Hoya U-360, SB-140 |
| Both images © Bjørn Rørslett/NN |
| Marsh Marigold,
a spring species typically blooming in early May in
Norway, is remarkable by the very large and prominent UV
marks of its flower. In common with other spring-flowering species, such as Hepatica nobilis, in this family, C. palustris exhibits quite strong reflectance in near-IR, in particular within the central area of the flower. 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 16 May, 2003
