Stamen Statement
Uploaded: July 17, 2012
Oriental Lilies were developed from only a few species native to Japan. They are heavily scented, with much larger flowers, and bloom later than most other types of Lilium. Many Oriental lilies have raised papillae in the petal nectaries. This "starfish-looking" characteristic will, at times, have yellow or crimson accents. Oriental bulbs tend to increase in size, with taller stems and more blooms each year. Because they slowly produce multiple bulbs from natural division, lift and divide bulbs every 3 to 5 years, or if stems become crowded.
The downside of Oriental (and Asiatic) Lilies is the pollen stain. Take out the stamens before they get ripe and leave the stamen stalk intact.
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Joy Rector July 17, 2012
excellent #1475338JO ANN CLEVELAND July 17, 2012
Outstanding macro Lorraine! Well done!jo ann c.
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Rony Sagy July 17, 2012
Wow, stunning close-up. Terrific work here, Lorraine. #10233422John Connolly July 17, 2012
A magnificent macro capture Lorraine! Thanks for the info too, as usual you are a font of knowlege! #10233830Tammy Espino July 17, 2012
Excellent details and capture! :) #10234022Anthony G. Comella July 18, 2012
Beautiful viewing - well done Lorraine!! #10235219Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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