Snow Flower Plants
by Frank Wilson
Title
Snow Flower Plants
Artist
Frank Wilson
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
I found many Snow Flower Plants growing out of the ashes of last year's forest fire with a fresh littering of pine needles and other forest litter. The aboveground portion begins to grow in late spring, as the snow melts, and presents a dramatic contrast with the snow (if the surrounding snow has not already melted, as is typical). The aboveground portion is merely the stalk of the inflorescence, the vegetative part of the plant being little more than a thick parasitic root. It achieves about a foot or so in height. The flowers appear closely packed together, yet evenly spaced. These strikingly beautiful and unusual plants are a rare treat for hikers and photographers. Photo taken in the Lassen Volcanic National Park at f5; 125th sec; ISO 800; Lens Focal length 28mm
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June 17th, 2015
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