| Himalayan Baneberry |
|
 |
|
| File size | 808366 |
| Original date | 6/15/11 2:51 AM |
| Resolution | 2048 x 1536 |
| Flash | Flash did not fire, auto |
| Focal length | 6.72mm |
| Exposure time | 1/125s |
| Aperture | 3.1 |
| Focus Distance | |
| Metering Mode | Multi-segment |
| Camera make | NIKON |
| Camera model | COOLPIX L21 |
| Sensor type |
 |
 ative |
 |
 |
Photo: |
Botanical name: Actaea spicata var. acuminata Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)
Synonyms: Actaea acuminata
Synonyms: Actaea acuminata
Himalayan Baneberry is a plant distinguished by its
cylindrical cluster of numerous white flowers at the top, and its large
ternate twice cut leaves with lanceshaped prominently sharp-toothed
leaflets. Flower clusters are 3-5 cm long, flowers about 1 cm across,
petals soon falling off. Stamens are prominent, white much longer, and
form much of the size of the flower. Leaves are about 40 cm, the upper
ones smaller. Stems are 2-3 ft tall. Flowers are followed by clusters
of black shining, stalked berries each 1 cm across. Himalayan Baneberry
is found in the Himalayas, from Afghanistan to SE Tibet, at altitudes
of 2400-3600 m. Flowering: May-August.
| Identification credit: Suresh Rana | Photographed in Paddar Valley, Jammu & Kashmir. |
• Is this flower misidentified? If yes,