Little Wildflowers are Popping
Mar 22, 2021 14:23:40 #
I walked the yard this morning and to my greatest joy I found that the tiny colors are starting to pop. I found this Persian Speedwell (Veronica persica) and I brought one in to stage for a focus stacking session to get a view of its reproductive parts and this is what I discovered at 5X magnification. If you look closely you will see the bits of pollen waiting patiently for a bee to drop in to pollinate it.
The Persian Speedwell is a weedy plant however it is not invasive enough to be considered a pest plant due to its very small size.
Although it is merely a weed it is a welcome sight in my yard and it is a sure sign that "spring is in the air"
The Persian Speedwell is a weedy plant however it is not invasive enough to be considered a pest plant due to its very small size.
Although it is merely a weed it is a welcome sight in my yard and it is a sure sign that "spring is in the air"
Mar 22, 2021 14:41:15 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
I walked the yard this morning and to my greatest ... (show quote)
No flowers here yet, ex. indoors. Next week is the usual time for Daffodils.Mar 22, 2021 14:54:22 #
quixdraw wrote: No flowers here yet, ex. indoors. Next week is the usual time for Daffodils.
No flowers here yet, ex. indoors. Next week is the usual time for Daffodils.Thanks, Quixdraw. Ours are just starting to show themselves including a few dandelions. No pollinators yet although hopefully they will be drawn in by the colors.
Mar 22, 2021 14:59:48 #
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Mar 22, 2021 17:02:57 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
👍 They are coming up here too.
Thanks, Mark. With the little blossoms starting to show the pollinators will not be to far away.
Mar 22, 2021 17:26:51 #
tinusbum wrote:
good job,pretty little flower
Thanks, Tinusbum. We're starting to get the flowers now we need the pollinators....or any insect that happens to come by.
Mar 22, 2021 17:27:07 #
Mar 22, 2021 22:48:37 #
Very clean image of the pollen. Vellum is working great! Now try a stack at 10X.
Mar 22, 2021 23:28:24 #
naturepics43 wrote:
Very clean image of the pollen. Vellum is working great! Now try a stack at 10X.
Thanks for viewing and for the reply. We're having fun now..!
Mar 23, 2021 05:37:16 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
I walked the yard this morning and to my greatest ... (show quote)
Great image!!! Gary
The only thing down here are the Daffys
Mar 23, 2021 09:02:38 #
Very nice Gary. I have been waiting ages for you to do one of your high magnification shots of pollen and reproductive plant parts. I hope this will be the first of many.
Mar 23, 2021 10:35:22 #
Mar 23, 2021 12:25:43 #
EnglishBrenda wrote:
Very nice Gary. I have been waiting ages for you to do one of your high magnification shots of pollen and reproductive plant parts. I hope this will be the first of many.
Thanks, Brenda. I enjoy working with insects however wildflowers are my greatest passion and when viewed up close they display their majesty.
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