time-lapse header of flowering opening

trout lily (Erythronium americanum)

Family- Liliaceae

Flowers

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

Perianth

  • Calyx symmetry- radial (actinomorphic)
  • Corolla symmetry- radial (actinomorphic)

Androecium

  • 6 stamens per flower

Gynoecium

  • Ovaries superior,
  • 1 pistil per flower,
  • Gynoecium syncarpous
  • 3 carpel per flower
  • 1 style per pistil

This sequence was taken using a Canon Digital Rebel controlled by a TC-80N3. This footage was shot over approximately 90 minutes at an interval of several frames per minute.

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