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Hollyhock seed pod or Alcea rosea f5.6, 1.25x, ISO100, 1/160sec, 372 micron at 47 steps Alcea rosea,Fall,Geotagged,Hollyhock,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Hollyhock seed pod or Alcea rosea

f5.6, 1.25x, ISO100, 1/160sec, 372 micron at 47 steps

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  1. Wow! Interesting seed pod design! Posted 2 years ago

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"Alcea rosea" is an ornamental plant in the Malvaceae family. It was imported into Europe from southwestern China during, or possibly before, the 15th century. William Turner, an herbalist of the time, gave it the name "holyoke" from which the English name derives.

Similar species: Malvales
Species identified by William Bodine
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By William Bodine

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Uploaded Dec 22, 2022. Captured Dec 22, 2022 05:51 in 3042 E Adobe St, Mesa, AZ 85213, USA.
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark II
  • f/5.6
  • 1/166s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm