Rock Purslane I
by Linda Brody
Title
Rock Purslane I
Artist
Linda Brody
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Rock Purslane. Small vibrant spring flower.
Calandrinia grandiflora rises out of a rosette of succulent gray-green leaves. The long stems bear many buds on shorter stems which open sequentially into brilliant purple, poppy-like flowers, their centers filled with golden stamens. There are 150 species of Calandrinia in western North America, Chile, and western Australia, all areas with mediterranean climates.
The California Indians knew its relative, Calandrinia cilata, intimately, for the nourishing small black seeds that develop at the end of the flowering season, which they gathered in their seed baskets. Known as "Red Maids," it blooms in western grasslands in spring, and is only six inches tall compared to its three foot relative from Chile.
This photograph has been featured in the following Groups:
Macro Marvels
Visions of Spring - Glances of Summer
Art for Eternity with You
Nikon Full Frame Cameras
Arts Fantastic World
Images That Excite
Beautiful Flowers
Nature and Photography 101
Nature Landmarks Landscapes and Wildlife
AAA Images
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May 13th, 2017
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