time-lapse header of flowering opening

purple larkspur (Delphinium tricorne)

Family- Ranunculaceae

Flowers

  • Inflorescences- terminal raceme
  • Gender- monoecious (perfect/hermaphroditic)

Perianth

  • Corolla symmetry- bilateral (zygomorphic)
  • Upper sepal forms a long nectar spur

Androecium

  • ~20 stamens per flower

Gynoecium

  • Ovaries superior,
  • 3 pistils per flower,

This particular sequence was taken using a Nikon Coolpix 5400 controlled by a Digisnap 2000. This sequence was shot over 16 hours taking 1 frame every 3 minutes.

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