Agapanthus #5 - from a backlit POV by goodoleboy
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Captured 7/4/11, early in the AM, from within the congenial, but sometimes contentious, confines of my condominium complex.
And taking a respite from the lovely koi.
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Agapanthus is the only genus in the subfamily Agapanthoideae of the flowering plant family Amaryllidaceae. The family is in the monocot order Asparagales.
Agapanthus is commonly known as "Lily of the Nile", but it is not a lily and all of the species are native to South Africa from the cape to the Limpopo River.
Species boundaries are not clear in the genus, and in spite of having been intensively studied, the number of species recognized by different authorities varies from six to ten. The type species for the genus is Agapanthus africanus. A great many hybrids and cultivars have been produced and they are cultivated throughout warm areas of the world.
Source: Wikipedia free encyclopedia.
In regards to my community, and neighboring communities, this species is all over the place, and in many instances, grows profusely on street dividers for as far as the eye can see.
Toodles, thankx for coming by, and for any and all favs and complimentary comments.
Comments (16)
Feliciti
it's a very beautiful flower including bee !! great captured !
charpix
Beautiful capture, love the way the sunshine hits it.
morningglory
So many times while watching tv shows (filmed in California, of course), I have seen beds of these blooming beautifully. Wish I could grow them here!
MrsRatbag
They can be quite ubiquitous in their domain; public areas in all the cities I've lived in seem to rely heavily on them, for their size, hardiness and ease of care. This is a real beauty (even the bee likes it!), well captured Harry!
Blush
Love the color A fav with me Do come see my 2 new images Susan~
danapommet
Very pretty star burst flower. I have not seen this flower before and the back lighting makes this shot fantastic my friend. Dana
npauling
I love the Agapanthus it is such a no fuss plant to grow and gives wonderful flowers and is nice and tidy when not flowering. It also doesn't need much water. A great capture of this plant.
Isabelle711
Excellent capture. :)))) So very crisp and clear. :)))) Thank you for the history of this plant and your town. :))))) Beauty for as far as the eye can see. Nice. :))))))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))
durleybeachbum
I have quite o struggle to grow them here! Lovely especially with the bee. So you DO have insects!
Hendesse
Wonderful light and colors. A very beautiful flower and there is a free bee too. Excellent shot!
Rainastorm
They look like they would drop off if you touch them, do they? Wow very nice shot Harry
debbielove
This is a beautiful shot Harry, so delicate looking.. Wonderful colours, lighting and (close up) textures in the shot! Well done! Rob
blondeblurr
Andrea tells us, that she is struggling trying to grow hers - let me tell you, mine are multiplying way to fast - I am struggling to keep them down, which is impossible or so it seems at times; they are breeding like rabbits here ... help ! fabulous image, BB
Lashia
Great lighting, clear macro- thanks for sharing! :-)
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tennesseecowgirl
I have always loved this type of flower, nice capture.
tizjezzme
Love these flowers! Nice shot, Harry!