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Zygophyllum gaetulum


Zygophyllum gaetulum
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Copyright: Ferran J Lloret (ferranjlloret) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 791 W: 53 N: 2113] (10340)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2011-02-28
Categories: Flowers
Exposure: f/20.0, 1/250 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2011-03-29 13:52
Viewed: 6491
Points: 12
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Zygophyllum gaetulum Emberger et Maire
(Zygophyllaceae)
Aggaya, el barraya


Zygophyllum is the type genus of the flowering plant family Zygophyllaceae. The generic name is derived from the Greek words ζυγόν (zygon), meaning "yoke," and φυλλον (phyllos), meaning "leaf." It refers to the leaves, each of which have two leaflets. The more than 50 species the genus contains are distributed in arid and semi-arid regions of Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, central Asia and Australia.

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This photo is taken in Al-Aiun, Western Sahara desert.

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  • dolors (33)
  • [2011-03-29 14:57]

Hi, Ferran,
This picture where we can see a moroccan plant is really nice.The flower's detail is excellent. It Is true that this plant has healing properties?
Kind regards,
Dolors

Hi Ferran, I miseed you :). nice Zygophyllum, similar to Z. album. Ori

Hello Ferran
Beautiful photo with very good composition, wonderful colours and good sharpness. In Cyprus we have the very similar Zygophyllum album.
Regards,
Christodoulos

Hi Ferran,
what an interesting and unusual photo! Nice natural colours! Interesting plants. Very good point of view and sharpness.
Have a nice day!
Maciek

Good to see this different Zygophyllum species. Good composition. regards yiannis

Bonjour Ferran,
Très belle macro valorisant bien le sujet dans un judicieux cadrage serré.
A bientôt sur TN pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

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