Experts would remains experts..and we are none.....Kudos for such nice finding Gibyji
On 13 January 2012 23:41, Giby Kuriakose <giby.kuriak...@gmail.com> wrote: > Dear all, > > It was in the last December, I happened to see *Knema attenuata* was in > full bloom in Vythiri, Waynad, Kerala. > *Knema attenuata *belongs to the family Myristicaceae is a Western Ghat > endemic tree species. This is one among the most dominant tree species in > the Western Ghats. Distributed mostly in the western side of the Ghats. > This shade loving tree species usually grows in the sub-canopy layer of > evergreen forests. > > The flowers of this plant was a common sight during this time (December > -February) whenever I go for field work. > This time I was fortunate to look through and capture the small sized male > flowers (the plant is dioecious; male and female flowers born on separate > individuals) of *Knema attenuata *with a macro lens*. * > > I like the contrasting colors of androecium (stamens are conjoined here) > and perianth. > The tiny male flowers (female flowers are dull. I shall upload pictures > later) are really a beauty and treat to the eyes. > > > Thanks and Regards, > Giby > > > > > -- > GIBY KURIAKOSE PhD > Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), > Royal Enclave, > Jakkur Post, Srirampura > Bangalore- 560064 > India > Phone - +91 9448714856 (Mobile) > visit my pictures @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/giby > -- Regards Rajesh Sachdev http://www.facebook.com/leopardguy
