| Bush Morning Glory |
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| File size | 533845 |
| Original date | 11/13/08 2:59 PM |
| Resolution | 1800 x 1350 |
| Flash | Flash did not fire, auto |
| Focal length | 4.6mm |
| Exposure time | 1/250s |
| Aperture | 5.0 |
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| Metering Mode | Multi-segment |
| Camera make | Panasonic |
| Camera model | DMC-FZ18 |
| Sensor type | OneChipColorArea |
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Botanical name: Ipomoea carnea Family: Convolvulaceae (morning glory family)
Bush Morning Glory is a shrub which grows to 1-5 m high. Originally from
tropical America, it is widely naturalized. The hindi/marathi names
besharam/behaya, meaning shameless, referes to its rampant spreading.
This relative of the morning glory has similar heart shaped leaves that are
a rich green and 6 - 9 inches long. The plants bloom in
clusters of 4 inch pink flowers all spring and summer long. As the name
suggests, the blooms fade as the sun warms them, just like morning glories -
but they are impressive while they last, blooming in large clusters at the
ends of the tall branches. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.
| Identification credit: Tabish | Photographed in Okhla Pakshi Vihar, Delhi. |
• Is this flower misidentified? If yes,