Argemone glauca close up

A closeup of the orange and yellow stamens, and purple stigma of the endemic Pua Kala or Hawaiian Prickly Poppy (Argemone glauca).

7 thoughts on “Argemone glauca close up”

naturebackin June 11, 2021 at 4:27 am

Beautiful! Is it the leaves that are prickly?

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1. Graham Post authorJune 11, 2021 at 5:11 am
  
  Yes, the leaves and the stems.
  
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kzmcb June 7, 2021 at 11:33 am

That’s magnificent. Such a contrast of colours and textures, but I love the dark mauve centre, best.

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1. Graham Post authorJune 7, 2021 at 6:09 pm
  
  It’s rather regal isn’t it.
  
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Susanne Swanson June 7, 2021 at 8:29 am

Fabulous! I’ve still not mastered that type of close up but I’m inspired and working on it!

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1. Graham Post authorJune 7, 2021 at 10:22 am
  
  I find close ups a bit hit and miss with my camera, but this one came out well.
  
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  1. Susanne Swanson June 7, 2021 at 10:31 am
    
    Yes, it really did! 🙂
    
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