Lathyrus odoratus L. |
Fabaceae |
Visible
light (L37C filter) |
UV
light (Hoya U-360, SB-140) |
Both
images: Nikon D1H , UV-Nikkor 105 mm f/4.5 @800 ISO © Bjørn Rørslett/NN |
No typical bull's-eye pattern here for the large flowers of the Sweet Pea, perhaps not surprising given the assymmetric shape of the flowers, but still a strong UV reflectance of large areas of the corolla. Central areas absorb UV strongly to create a distinct pattern. |
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Last Update 6 February, 2005