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All that Glitters is Not Gold

African Violet petal surface cells are known to be conical in some instances and it is these cells that are hypothesised to reflect light. These tiny reflections cause the petal surface to sparkle or glitter.

Image captured in my house with very muted on-camera flash.

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Uploaded on July 14, 2021
Taken on July 14, 2021