Weser 26 by jcv2
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Description
Besides the abundance of flowers there are also other species, like this blooming toothwort (Lathraea squamaria), a parasite of many trees such as lime, poplar, sycamore, horse-chestnut, hazel, etc.. In the Netherlands this species is almost extinct but here I find several blooming flowers and I enjoy to find this little remarkable plant. The pale leaves contain no chlorophyll and the plant needs to obtain its energy from other resources than the sun. That's why they are parasites, they steal their nutrients from hosts like hazels.
Minolta X-700 (Agfa 100 CTi, 50 mm)
Thanks for your attention and your always valuable comments
Comments (42)
meissner
magister florae, illustra nos sol ars! Have a good day, J.C.!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Beautiful pic... and a rare specimen indeed. Excellent photography !
maggiemai
Wow toothwart?? It sounds like an ingredient in a witch's brew or some new species of plant right from Harry Potter!! :-))) Very cool to see this interesting parasite ...thank you so much for continuing to educate me! :-) steps carefully around the toothwart so as not to turn into a frog V
jocko500
very lovely. i never saw one before thanks
Punaguy
Although they are parasitic they have lovely colors and and quite an unusal life..nice shot here! Aloha!
teoratiu
Interesting plants, I've never seen them. I have to search them in Romania, too. Thanks for sharing them.
Chaos911
wow, fantastic shot!!!! i love it!!!! :)
nongo
That's the second parasite you've shared with us JC... I always learn so much from your adventures!!! thanks!!!
jgkane
You keep surprising us all, Jan-Carel. There is such diversity in God's creation! Perhaps they are the botanical equivalent of some self-serving politicians ;o) Regards, John.
Cosine
Quite lovely, especially for a parasite. Thank you for sharing the beauty and the lesson.
Vik9740
lovely little purple wormlike things... tho parasitic, they have a beauty of their own. I have never seen these before
tmathise
Another lovely capture of the forest floor! I love these kinds of shots! Sooo much to see! Beautiful work Jan! I hope your day is absolutely magnificent!