Star Burst Stamen by Kaye Menner is a photograph by Kaye Menner which was uploaded on January 31st, 2016.
Star Burst Stamen by Kaye Menner
Crepe Myrtle is of the Family Lythraceae and Genus Lagerstroemia.... more
by Kaye Menner
Title
Star Burst Stamen by Kaye Menner
Artist
Kaye Menner
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Photograph - Photography
Description
Crepe Myrtle is of the Family Lythraceae and Genus Lagerstroemia.
My macro or close up photograph of pink Crepe Myrtle with one of the tiny buds (around 1/4 inch or 5mm in diameter) bursting open showing stamens and pistil in front of the star shaped shell from the bud.
The petals really do look like crepe paper, so fine and delicate, hence the common name Crepe Myrtle.
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[Courtesy Wikipedia]
Lagerstroemia, commonly known as crape myrtle or crepe myrtle, is a genus of around 50 species of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs native to the Indian subcontinent, southeast Asia, northern Australia and parts of Oceania, cultivated in warmer climates around the world. It is a member of the Lythraceae, which are also known as the loosestrife family. The genus is named after the Swedish merchant Magnus von Lagerstrom, who supplied Carolus Linnaeus with plants he collected. These flowering trees are beautifully colored and are often planted both privately and commercially.
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January 31st, 2016