Flowers of the blue poppy,Meconopsis Fertile Seed Group. Originally introduced from W China in 1924 as Meconopsis betonicifolia,blue poppies have since interbred extensively in cultivation. The name Fertile Seed Group has been recommended for all seed-raised blue poppies in recognition of this.The picture shows two open flowers,and was taken after a shower of rain. It depicts two strategies for avoiding rain damage; petals are enclosed in a cuticle,which is microscopically ridged and covered with a wax layer. In addition to this water-repellent skin,the green parts of the flower ( the calyx covering the bud,centre left and right ) are equipped with water-repellent hairs | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Burgess, Dr. Jeremy |
Taille de l’image : | 3468 px × 5212 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |