Stars and stripes
The individual, tiny flowers within the inflorescence, together with the striped petals inspired the title of this image. Not only that, but the sprinkling of pollen also lent a shimmer to the scene.
This is a macro of Gazania rigens flower, native to southern Africa.
Numerous cultivars and hybrids are grown, such as this one here.
Flower head 60 mm diameter.
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Stars and stripes
The individual, tiny flowers within the inflorescence, together with the striped petals inspired the title of this image. Not only that, but the sprinkling of pollen also lent a shimmer to the scene.
This is a macro of Gazania rigens flower, native to southern Africa.
Numerous cultivars and hybrids are grown, such as this one here.
Flower head 60 mm diameter.
© All rights reserved.