| Glaucous Chlorophytum |
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| File size | 200662 |
| Original date | 8/25/10 12:57 PM |
| Resolution | 2048 x 1536 |
| Flash | Flash did not fire, auto |
| Focal length | 45.0mm |
| Exposure time | 1/400s |
| Aperture | 4.5 |
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| Metering Mode | Multi-segment |
| Camera make | Panasonic |
| Camera model | DMC-G1 |
| Sensor type | OneChipColorArea |
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Botanical name: Chlorophytum glaucoides Family: Asparagaceae (Asparagus family)
Glaucous Chlorophytum is a perennial herb, growing up to 50-80 cm tall.
Leaves, arising from the base, are 4-6, 20-30 cm long, 2-4 cm broad,
elliptic-lanceshaped, long-pointed, leathery. Leaf margins are not curled.
Fragrant white flowers are borne in racemes 20-30 cm long, covered with
sheathing scales. Bracts are persistent. Stamens are 6, and the style is
slender. Capsule is black, round, 8 mm across. Glaucous Chlorophytum is
found in Western Ghats. Flowering: August.
| Identification credit: Shrikant Ingalhalikar, Ajay Nalawade | Photographed at Kas Plateau, Satara, Maharashtra. |
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