Seeds of Calotropis gigantea(Crown flower)

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Seeds of Calotropis gigantea(Crown flower)

Uploaded: November 15, 2014 | Entered: November 15, 2014 10:15:13

Description

aperture-f-5.3, shutter-1/350, lens-Nikkor, location-Jharsuguda, name-Dr Ashis Sinha, time of day-Morning. Calotropis gigantea contains cardio glycosides, volatile fatty acids and calcium oxalate. The fruit is a follicle and when dry, seed dispersal is by wind. The seeds with a parachute of hairs, is a delight for small children, who like to blow it and watch it float in the air. This plant plays host to a variety of insects and butterflies.

Exif: F Number: 5.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/3500 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 180.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 15, 2014

Excellent Ashis.. great colors and clarity! Also loved your description about it too! #1595460

ASHIS SINHA November 15, 2014

Thank you Jo Ann Cleveland.Really I am very much inspired by you comment. #11187268

Bill Whala November 16, 2014

Excellent capture, Ashis!! This looks like it's the Asian equivalent of our milkweed plants. #11187982

ASHIS SINHA November 24, 2014

Thanks a lot Bill! #11194201

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