Solanum Flower
by James Brunker
Title
Solanum Flower
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James Brunker
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
If there is sufficient spring rainfall the southern part of Chile's Atacama Desert (the world's driest) and coastal dunes can burst into flower. This phenomena is known locally as El Desierto Florido (The Flowering Desert) and occurs roughly twice a decade. Many of the species that flower are endemic to the region, this one is Solanum heterantherum, a member of the nightshade family.
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or publication in any form without prior written permission strictly prohibited.
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March 6th, 2013
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Comments (6)
Pat Goltz
We have some flowers like that in Arizona. They're poisonous. It's like a metaphor for false religion that may appear beautiful but is deadly because it leads you away from salvation.
James Brunker replied:
Yes, theres a deadly nightshade plant in the same family in the UK too which is poisonous. Potato plants are also a member of the Solanums
Lesley Evered
Congratulations, your picture has been featured on the home page in the group A FASCINATING PURPLE on 19th May 2022. A lovely photograph....like and favourite. Please look in the group discussions to see the features for this week and any message you may like to leave there will be most appreciated. Very many thanks. The link may be found on the group e mail.
James Brunker replied:
Many thanks for featuring this image in the A FASCINATING PURPLE group Lesley!
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