Corpse Flower II by environaut
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This is a better shot of the gorgeous colors in the large leaf (spathe) surrounding the large central stalk (spadix). Thanks to all who commented to my last photo, 'Corpse Flower'. Special thanks to jcv2, who correctly stated that this is not the largest flower, but rather the largest inflorescence (group of flowers) in the world. The thousands of flowers are hidden in this view at the bottom of the stalk. On another note, I found that the main pollinators of these plants in native Sumatra are carrion beetles and flesh flies.
I couldn't get the tip of the stalk in this photo even though I was already up on a ladder! Oh well, enjoy the gorgeous red/burgundy colors!
All comments are welcome!
Have a great day,
Mike
Comments (14)
NODROG69
EXCELLENT SHOT - WHAT AN AMAZING PLANT
Enmos
Amazing plant indeed, love the evolutionary story behind it !! Excellent shot here !! I can almost smell it... snif snif... :o)
j-dwarf
a wonderful shot of a real great beauty.
SNAKEY
Largest or largest group........ this is surely something cool which I have never seen. You have captured it beautfully. Given a chance I would name it coitus flowr. Thats how the stalk in the middle make it appear. I love the texture capture. This is cool stuff.:O))
jcv2
You're very welcome, sir! Incredible how big this (collection of) flower is! Most impressive shot, glad not to smell it :)
Snow_Angel
Lol!! Oh boy now this is a Man sized flower..What a name it has too! Very interesting shot, I do like the colors of it a lot! Thanks for sharing it! :)
solrac_gi_2nd
I agree when you say this is a better shot. Super detail and a better POV !!!
adm5050
Now this is one heck of a flower, outstanding image Mike, excellent work!!
Dixiem47
I thought the first was outstanding but this on is just stunning excellent work.
WandM
Impressive nature and great shot!
cynlee
that's almost scarey looking!! awesome little shop of horrors flower! :]
choronr
Just when you think you've seen everything...thanks for sharing Mike, excellent photography.
Haroon
Well, I agree with jcv2 about the smell ;-) and shot :-)
Even without the whole plant in view it is an excellent composed image.
Orestes
very nice, always wanted to see one of those. :P