Oriental Tiger Lily is a photograph by Bruce Bley which was uploaded on July 30th, 2013.
Oriental Tiger Lily
This photograph of an oriental Tiger Lily was taken while visit a neighbor and her flower garden, The blossoms were very large with brown spot on... more
by Bruce Bley
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Oriental Tiger Lily
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Bruce Bley
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This photograph of an oriental Tiger Lily was taken while visit a neighbor and her flower garden, The blossoms were very large with brown spot on the petals. I had never seen this color of tiger lily before. I like how the sun lit up the blossom. I hope you have enjoyed this photograph and will share it with others. You can see more of my work on my homepage in the various galleries I have created. Thank you for visiting and please come back.
Lilium (members of which are true lilies) is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants growing from bulbs, all with large prominent flowers. Lilies are a group of flowering plants which are important in culture and literature in much of the world. Most species are native to the temperate northern hemisphere, though their range extends into the northern subtropics. Many other plants have "lily" in their common name but are not related to true lilies. Lilies are tall perennials ranging in height from 2–6 ft (60–180 cm). They form naked or tunicless scaly underground bulbs which are their overwintering organs. In some North American species the base of the bulb develops into rhizomes, on which numerous small bulbs are found. Some species develop stolons. Most bulbs are deeply buried, but a few species form bulbs near the soil surface. Many species form stem-roots. With these, the bulb grows naturally at some depth in the soil, and each year the new stem puts out adventitious roots above the bulb as it emerges from the soil. These roots are in addition to the basal roots that develop at the base of the bulb.
The flowers are large, often fragrant, and come in a range of colours including whites, yellows, oranges, pinks, reds and purples. Markings include spots and brush strokes. The plants are late spring- or summer-flowering. Flowers are borne in racemes or umbels at the tip of the stem, with six tepals spreading or reflexed, to give flowers varying from funnel shape to a "Turk's cap". The tepals are free from each other, and bear a nectary at the base of each flower
Lilium (members of which are true lilies) is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants growing from bulbs, all with large prominent flowers. Lilies are a group of flowering plants which are important in culture and literature in much of the world. Most species are native to the temperate northern hemisphere, though their range extends into the northern subtropics. Many other plants have "lily" in their common name but are not related to true lilies. Lilies are tall perennials ranging in height from 2–6 ft (60–180 cm). They form naked or tunicless scaly underground bulbs which are their overwintering organs. In some North American species the base of the bulb develops into rhizomes, on which numerous small bulbs are found. Some species develop stolons. Most bulbs are deeply buried, but a few species form bulbs near the soil surface. Many species form stem-roots. With these, the bulb grows naturally at some depth in the soil, and each year the new stem puts out adventitious roots above the bulb as it emerges from the soil. These roots are in addition to the basal roots that develop at the base of the bulb.
The flowers are large, often fragrant, and come in a range of colours including whites, yellows, oranges, pinks, reds and purples. Markings include spots and brush strokes. The plants are late spring- or summer-flowering. Flowers are borne in racemes or umbels at the tip of the stem, with six tepals spreading or reflexed, to give flowers varying from funnel shape to a "Turk's cap". The tepals are free from each other, and bear a nectary at the base of each flower
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Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "Colorful Macro Floral Images", Shirley. I really appreciate it.
Geoff Crego
Bruce, great point of view; back lighting reveals stunning color and detail. vtd
Bruce Bley replied:
Geoff, I want to thank you for the nice compliment and vote. I sincerely appreciate it.
Donna Kennedy
Wonderful shot Bruce, great lighting and colors! v/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much for the kind and gracious compliment, Donna. I truly appreciate it and thank you for the vote.
Bruce Bley
Klaas, thank you so much for the feature in the group "Small showroom". I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Eva, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Enhanced Floral Arts - 3 Per Day". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Jordan Blackstone
Bruce, simply beautiful capture!! The colors are amazing!! v/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Jordan, I appreciate your kind and gracious compliment. I am glad you enjoyed this photograph. Thank you for the vote.