| Large Caper |
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| File size | 143774 |
| Original date | 3/9/07 6:21 PM |
| Resolution | 1024 x 683 |
| Flash | Flash did not fire, auto |
| Focal length | 6.0mm |
| Exposure time | 1/40s |
| Aperture | 2.8 |
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| Metering Mode | Multi-segment |
| Camera make | SONY |
| Camera model | DSC-H1 |
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Botanical name: Capparis moonii Family: Capparaceae (Caper family)
Large Caper is the largest flower among all capers, and it is strikingly
beautiful. It is a climbing shrub, 3-5 m high. It has thick erect stems.
Trailing branches are purple and shining. Elliptic oblong leaves are 7-10 cm
long, shining above. Flowers appear in corymbs at the end of branches.
Flowers are large, 10-12 cm across, white and fragrant. Numerous white
stamens 5-8 cm long are prominent on the flower. Fruit is round, 10 cm
across.
| Identification credit: Tabish | Photographed in Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharashtra & Doraikatte Hills, North Karnataka. |
• Is this flower misidentified? If yes,