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Clematis jackmanii

Ranunculaceae Leather Flower Clematis jackmanii

Clematis jackmanii | ©2014 David Allio

 

Leather Flower Clematis jackmanii is a hybridization of Clematis lanuginosa found in China and Clematis viticella native to southern Europe. The hybrid vine was created in 1858 at the Jackman and Sons nursery in Surrey, England.


camera: iPhone 5s | focal length: 4.1mm | exposure: f/2.2 – 1/604th – ISO 32


Reference:
USDA.gov. PLANTS Database | USDA PLANTS. PLANTS Database | USDA PLANTS. USDA.gov, Web. 01 October 2014. plants.usda.gov.

Posted on: 15 December 2014

Buckeye and Calico

Common Buckeye butterfly Junonia coenia Calico Aster Symphyotrichum lateriflorum

Buckeye and Calico | ©2014 David Allio

 

A Common Buckeye butterfly Junonia coenia checks for nectar on a Calico Aster Symphyotrichum lateriflorum. The Calico Aster is considered an endangered plant in New York state.


camera: Nikon D60 | lens: AF Nikkor VR Zoom 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
focal length: 200mm | exposure: f/8 – 1/800th – ISO 400

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References:
Brown Butterflies ID Guide | Butterfly Rainforest Exhibit | Florida Museum. University of Florida, Web. 06 Nov. 2014.
www.flmnh.ufl.edu/butterflyguide/brown.htm.
USDA.gov. PLANTS Database | USDA PLANTS. PLANTS Database | USDA PLANTS. USDA.gov, Web. 06 November 2014. plants.usda.gov.

Posted on: 8 December 2014