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Water Hyacinth photographed at Istana Park |
The Water Hyacinth has special adaptations to allow it to grow and spread rapidly in freshwater. They can withstand extremes of nutrient supply, pH level, temperature, and even grow in toxic water. They grow best in still or slow-moving water. The seeds are dispersed by birds and can remain viable for 15-20 years. But the main method of reproduction is vegetatively, through stolons. A single plant under ideal conditions can produce 3,000 others in 50 days, and cover an area of 600 sq metres in a year. ~ SOURCE
A portion of the flower looks like the wing of a butterfly.
ReplyDeleteLike how your background is dark and faded out. Nice shot!
ReplyDeleteahh, looks very dreamy Che, love it.
ReplyDeletevery nicely captured. the purple in the middle of the bloom looks like an ink stain. so nice.
ReplyDeleteLove your photos and this one of the flower is so very beautiful. Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. I have been going back through your blog looking at your wonderful photos and read that your husband brought you a macro lens - I would love one, so I showed it to my husband, a sort of unsubtle hint ;-) My problems is (apart from cost) is that there are so many and I don't know anything about them to choose one.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots of the water droplets. I love the purple centre of this blossom.
ReplyDeleteStunning! Some of the petals actually look like feathers. WOW!
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Very delicate looking shot! The waterdrops did add so nicely!
ReplyDeleteLovely detail!
ReplyDeleteYou must be the Queen of Flowers....fantastic image.
ReplyDeleteJoyce M
Wow - this is absolutely exquisite!
ReplyDeleteI love the water droplets and focusing. Beautifully capture!
ReplyDeletei love the angle of your shot. the raindrops made it perfect.
ReplyDeletemy entry is here. have a great day!
gorgeous shot! delicate and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLovely sh0t!s0 sweet and delicate look. the stronger and the flexible
ReplyDeleteWha a lovely shot... Mine is up as well at AussiePomm (View from my Office Window), have a great WW!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful flower and great shot, Cher!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely breathtaking!!!
ReplyDeleteMy Watery Photo Link. Hope to see you come visit with me today.
cool!
ReplyDeletewhat an awesome capture. love the water droplets.
ReplyDeleteHopping by from Italy for Outdoor Wednesday and what a delightful photograph to be greeted with.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very beautiful photo. The water drops look so nice.
ReplyDeleteWow! simply breathtaking with those water droplets.
ReplyDeletethe water droplets makes is more beautiful. Great Macro
ReplyDeleteperfect in all angles and details...very cool!!!love yah che...
ReplyDeletevery soft and dreamy!
ReplyDeleteRefreshing, girlash! Love it. :)
ReplyDeleteLove it... great detail... great capture.
ReplyDeleteso gorgeous sis....water and petals always look so pretty with your touch! i miss you....still hanging on to the rehab hahahahaha....
ReplyDeleteThe details and rain drops make this pic absolutely stunning!!
ReplyDeleteCher, a beautiful flower and macro shot. I love the pretty purple center. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteSo nice!
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Lotta
What a gorgeous flower, Cher! I love these colors combo!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! A wonderful flower!
ReplyDeleteLG Lena
The water hyacinth is very pretty. It looks great with the droplets of water.
ReplyDeleteGod bless, Beth
Dew drops! Love your macro!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful picture!!
ReplyDeleteLovely, delicate image!
ReplyDeleteLovely with the waterdrops!
ReplyDeleteAmazing how fast they can multiply.
How very delicate and beautiful! Gorgeous colour!
ReplyDeleteI never knew its name until now :) so beautifully captured twinzy! picture perfect it is...
ReplyDeleteCalling by as another Flowers on Saturday participant, this looks so beautiful with the water droplets.
ReplyDeletethanks for your lovely weekend flowers! love the water droplet :)
ReplyDeleteBeautifully captured flower with water droplets. Well done
ReplyDeletelooks so pretty with water droplets!
ReplyDeletelooks so pretty with water droplets!
ReplyDeletemy favorite type of flower!!!
ReplyDeleteso beautiful!! have a nice weekend... :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flower.
ReplyDeleteRegards and best wishes
Dainty and pretty!
ReplyDeleteSuch a delicate bloom. Lovely capture.
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