Burgundy Hellebore Flower
by Mary Machare
Title
Burgundy Hellebore Flower
Artist
Mary Machare
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Photograph - Photography And Digital Art
Description
Sometimes known as the Lenten Rose, this burgundy hellebore blooms in early spring. The burgundy variety seems to bloom first in my garden.
The genus is native to much of Europe, from western Great Britain, Spain and Portugal, eastward across the Mediterranean region and central Europe into Romania and Ukraine, and along the north coast of Turkey into the Caucasus. The greatest concentration of species occurs in the Balkans. One atypical species (H. thibetanus) comes from western China; another atypical species (H. vesicarius) inhabits a small area on the border between Turkey and Syria.
The flowers have five "petals" (actually sepals) surrounding a ring of small, cup-like nectaries (petals modified to hold nectar). The sepals do not fall as petals would, but remain on the plant, sometimes for many months. Recent research in Spain suggests that the persistence of the sepals contributes to the development of the seeds.
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May 7th, 2013
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Kathy M Krause
Sensational macro of this gorgeous flower, Mary! Enjoy your composition, colors, light and shadows! F/L
Carla Parris
Love hellebores! This one has such a beautiful rich color, and your image is beautifully processed. Just lovely!!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Spectacular hellebore flower capture, Mary! Gorgeous sunlight, shadows and detail! L/F
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