Bottlebrush buckeye blossom

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Bottlebrush buckeye blossom
Bottlebrush buckeye blossom

A bottlebrush buckeye blooms in a native plant habitat.

Ira B. Melton Park
DeKalb County (Clairmont Heights), Georgia, USA.
26 June 2024.

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▶ "Aesculus parviflora — commonly known as bottlebrush buckeye or small-flowered buckeye — is a species of suckering [plant that grows from the roots of a tree] deciduous shrub in the soapberry family (Sapindaceae). The species is native to the southeastern United States, where it is found primarily in Alabama and Georgia. Its natural habitat is in mesic forests [moderate year-round moisture], on bluffs, and in ravines.

Aesculus parviflora grows 6.5 to 13 feet tall (2–4 m). The flowers are produced in conspicuous erect panicles 8 to 20 inches long (20–50 cm) resembling a traditional bottle brush, each flower with a tubular calyx [underside sepal], small white petals, and several protruding 1 to 1.5 inch-long stamens (3–4 cm). The flowers give way to pear-shaped capsules containing polished, brown seeds.

This plant is highly poisonous to humans if eaten. It has also been reported to be toxic to pets."
— Wikipedia.

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▶ Camera: Olympus OM-D E-M10 II.
— Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R.
— Edit: Photoshop Elements 15, Nik Collection (2016).
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Taken on: June 26, 2024
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Camera: Olympus E-M10MarkII, f/5.6, 1/160 sec, 49mm (=98mm), ISO 1000 (more info) (hide info)
Camera: Olympus E-M10MarkII
Lens: OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure Time: 0.006 sec (1/160)
Focal Length: 49mm (35mm equivalent: 98mm)
ISO: 1000
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Auto, Did not fire
Exposure Program: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Spot
White Balance: Manual
Light Source: Other
Gain Control: High gain up
Sharpness: Hard
Color Space: Uncalibrated
Software: Adobe Photoshop Elements 15.0 (Windows)
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