Awhile ago, I was made aware of a project called FLOR500, which invited 500 local Florida artists to participate in creating artwork representing 500 species of wildflowers native to Florida. This is to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Ponce de Leon's landing on the Florida coast and giving the state its name.
I chose Habenaria quinqueseta (v. macroceratitis), known from the Central Florida region, for my art piece, done in chalk pastel on black recycled art paper. Click the image to see a larger version.
You can find out more about FLOR500 here:
http://www.xaviercortada.com/?page=FLOR500_about
And you can find my individual artist and artwork page here:
http://www.xaviercortada.com/?page=FLOR295
Study Names Three New Species of Lupines in Florida
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A newly published study of lupines in Florida names three new species, all
of which are endemic.
The rigorous, exhaustive study also raises the rank of o...
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2 comments:
wow! How beautiful. At first glance I thought it was a picture of the orchid. What talent you have.
Interessante e bela.
abraços
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