White Anthurium Heart
by Venetia Featherstone-Witty
Title
White Anthurium Heart
Artist
Venetia Featherstone-Witty
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Anthurium is a genus of herbs often growing as epiphytes on other plants. Some are terrestrial. The leaves are often clustered and are variable in shape. The inflorescence bears small flowers which are perfect, containing male and female structures. The flowers are contained in dense spirals on the spadix. The spadix is often elongated into a spike shape, but it can be globe-shaped or club-shaped. Beneath the spadix is the spathe, a type of bract. This is variable in shape, as well, but it is lance-shaped in many species. It may extend out flat or in a curve. Sometimes it covers the spadix like a hood. The fruits develop from the flowers on the spadix. They are juicy berries varying in color, usually containing two seeds.Anthurium plants are poisonous due to calcium oxalate crystals. The sap is irritating to the skin and eyes.
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July 16th, 2014
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Comments (12)
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Ann Horn
Absolutely gorgeous, Venetia. Lovely light and color. f/l
Venetia Featherstone-Witty replied:
Thank you Ann - you are very generous with your support and I really appreciate it!