Poinsettia - The Cyathea by stringz
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Description
Shown here is a close-up the flower, or the cyathea, of a large poinsettia.
The showy colored parts of poinsettias that most people think are the flowers are actually colored bracts (modified leaves). The flowers or cyathea of the poinsettia are in the center of the colorful bracts. You don't want to select a poinsettia with cyathea that are open and shedding pollen or missing. That means the plant is past its prime.
Comments (15)
MrsRatbag
Wow, I never knew that; and I don't think I've ever seen anything quite like this on one, either. Great capture and information!
Dianthus
Lovely macro:)
auntietk
Who knew that Disney characters lived in poinsettias? :) Just look at those faces! Excellent capture.
cfulton
I see the faces too! Very well done, Clive
zoren
nice..
BessieB
An amazing plant, I am so very pleased others have seen faces in the plant I started to think I was weird! An excellent photo and narrative
durleybeachbum
Superb!!! I LOVE the little faces!
MOSKETON
parece una planta con bocas, es muy interesante. felicidades por tu imagen..
mermaid
a superbe macro...so many fascinating details...smile
GiMi53
Amazing... I was just preparing a very similar image, as the Poinsettia is the Christmas flower ! Congratulations for your selection in LWitG (Last Week in the Gallery – week 51-2008 ) !
RIGAU
Double congratulations.!!!
flora-crassella
stunning!!!!! Great macro!!!!!!
KarmaSong
Amazing flower, a superb macro indeed . Congratulations on your selection in LWITG 51 :-)
moochagoo
Stunning picture, looks like a cartoon (little flowers with a "mouth")
RobyHermida
Lovely,,,,,,,,,,