| Rosy Eranthemum |
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| Original date | 1/6/24 12:50 PM |
| Resolution | 5184 x 3888 |
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| Focal length | 4.3mm |
| Exposure time | 1/100s |
| Aperture | 3.4 |
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| Metering Mode | Multi-segment |
| Camera make | NIKON |
| Camera model | COOLPIX A900 |
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Botanical name: Eranthemum roseum Family: Acanthaceae (Acanthus family)
Synonyms: Ecbolium roseum, Amphiscopia rosea, Eranthemum roseum var. neesii
Synonyms: Ecbolium roseum, Amphiscopia rosea, Eranthemum roseum var. neesii
Rosy Eranthemum is a perennial herb growing up to
1-2 meters high. Oppositely arranged oblong lance-like leaves are 10-20
cm long. The leaf stalk is 1-3 cm long. Blue-violet flowers occur
either singly in the leaf axils or in a spike 10-15 cm long, at the end
of branches. Bracts are prominent whitish with green nerves. Flowers
have 5 petals and two stamens emerging from the flower tube. The
flowers have a strong fragrance and fade to a rosy color. It is
commonly found on shady forests of the hills of Western Ghats.
Flowering: November-April.
| Identification credit: Pravin Kawale | Photographed in Karnataka & Maharashtra. |
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