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Copyright: Balwant Thanki (BT123)
![Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 38 W: 1 N: 43]](http://i1.treklens.com/misc/s-n-s.gif) (331) |
| Genre: Places |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2008-07-19 |
| Categories: Nature |
| Exposure: f/3.5, 1/250 seconds |
| More Photo Info: [view] |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2008-07-20 12:53 |
| Viewed: 182 |
| Points: 6 |
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Petunia
From Wikipedia
Petunia is a trumpet shaped, widely-cultivated genus of flowering plants of South American origin, in the family Solanaceae. The popular flower got its name from French, which took the word petun 'tobacco' from a Tupi-Guarani language. Most of the varieties seen in gardens are hybrids (Petunia x hybrida). The origin of P. x hybrida is thought to be by hybridization between P. axillaris and P. integrifolia. Many open-pollinated species are also gaining popularity in the home garden. A wide range of flower colors, sizes, and plant architectures are available in both the hybrid and open-pollinated species.
Some botanists place the plants of the genus Calibrachoa in the genus Petunia. Botanically speaking, tobacco, tomato, potato, and petunia are all in the family Solanaceae.
Petunias are generally insect pollinated with the exception of P. exserta, which is a rare, bird pollinated species. Most petunias are diploid with 14 chromosomes and are interfertile with other petunia species. |
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- Janice
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3183 W: 224 N: 6855]](http://i1.treklens.com/misc/g-g-g.gif)
(27193) - [2008-07-20 15:45]
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Pretty petunias - yes, a most popular garden flower.
Very nicely composed Balwant, the right flower is in focus, whereas the left one shows off a softness that emphasises the pink petals.
BRAVO
Janice
Hello Balwant!
Lovely flowers duo!
Great focus!
Wonderful colours!
Best regards!
Lili
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- foozi
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 186 W: 0 N: 272]](http://i1.treklens.com/misc/g-n-g.gif)
(1276) - [2008-07-20 23:56]
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Hello Balwant,
a lovely twin petunias in its pestel rendition. Great impact with the dark background. Lovely and beautiful composition.
regards,
Foozi
