| Petatites hybridus (L.)Gaertner, Meyer & Scherb. |
| Asteraceae |
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| Visible
light (L37C filter) |
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| UV
fluorescence (Y-48, Sylvania Blacklight) |
| Both
images: Nikon D2H , UV-Nikkor 105 mm f/4.5 @800 ISO © Bjørn Rørslett/NN |
| This very early-flowering spring species apparantly relies on its strong UV fluorescence to attract pollinators. The individual flowers are small, but shine very brightly when UV is present. |
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Last Update 17 July, 2005
