| Globe Candytuft |
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| File size | 661790 |
| Original date | 6/19/05 6:28 PM |
| Resolution | 2048 x 1536 |
| Flash | Flash fired, auto |
| Focal length | 16.2mm |
| Exposure time | 1/60s |
| Aperture | 8.2 |
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| Metering Mode | Partial |
| Camera make | NIKON |
| Camera model | E3700 |
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Botanical name: Iberis umbellata Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard family)
Globe Candytuft is an old-fashioned annual used in cottage gardens. It's
name conjures up images of delicious sweets, but it is actually named for
the Mediterranean area of Candia. This decorative plant grows to a height
of 12-16 inches. It has shiny, dark green lance-shaped leaves, up to 3.5
inches long. Flowers range in color from pink, purple and mauve to white.
Flowers have 4 petals, with two being longer than the other two. Globe
Candytuft makes a great cutflower. It tolerates a wide range of climatic
conditions but needs a sunny location and well-composted, alkaline soil.
This famous flower is unusual. It is in bloom in just weeks from seed.
Couldn't be easier to grow. Simply scatter seed on loosened ground in
spring. Candytuft prefers dry conditions.
| Identification credit: Tabish | Photographed in Nainital & Kashmir. |
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