“Portulaca”

A flower from the genus Portulaca (family Portulacaceae). This specimen: a hybrid, cultivar uncertain. SOOC except for cropping & name.

Genus page at PhytoImages, http://www.phytoimages.siu.edu/cgi-bin/dol/dol_terminal.pl?taxon_name=Portulaca&rank=genus

Photo taken at SIUC Plant Biology Greenhouse, http://www.plantbiology.siu.edu/facilities/plant-biology-facilities/greenhouse/index.php

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[Caryn]

Beautiful color!!!

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

Oh just superb Thom!!

[dave bennett]

an amazing image- just beautiful and scientifically stimulating

[Michelle]

Oh that is stunning Thom

[Rick Schies]

I cannot believe that smooth looking color.

[Tammie]

That is a wonderful close up.

[Myrna O'Hara]

great macro and oh, the color is superb.

[Tara]

Amazing macro and beautiful color!

[Frank Hymus]

The detail is spectacular. As is the color.