Uncarina Stellulifera is a photograph by Eva Lechner which was uploaded on June 6th, 2023.
Uncarina Stellulifera
Small trees with thickened stems:The leaves are lobed,coated with dense white hairs at the base and carried on long petioles.The flowers are large... more
by Eva Lechner
Title
Uncarina Stellulifera
Artist
Eva Lechner
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Photograph
Description
Small trees with thickened stems:The leaves are lobed,coated with dense white hairs at the base and carried on long petioles.The flowers are large and lilac-pink in colour.Woody fruits bear long spines with hooked ends like small harpoons.Common on limestone soils around Toliara in the north to lake Tsimanampesotse in the south.The decoction of the leaves is used locally to treat hair loss and dandruff.
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June 6th, 2023
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Holly April Harris
Beautiful blossoms! I am very pleased to feature your awesome photo in ‘Seasons of the Trees in Photography!’ Please add it to the “2023 Second Quarter FEATURED IMAGES Gallery” thread in the discussions area to record and exhibit your image amongst the best in the group. Thank you! 6/7/23
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