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Complete specimen of Nymphaea cf. gardneriana Planch. with several floating leaves, as well as submerged leaves with scale bar (50 cm) on a white background Complete specimen of Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea (Savigny) Verdc. with scale bar (50 cm) on a white background Rhizome of Nymphaea gigantea "Albert De Lestang" with scale bar (5 cm) against a grey background Seeds of Nymphaea alba with ...
The Nymphaeaceae are annual or perennial, [7] aquatic, rhizomatous herbs. [7] [8] The family is further characterized by scattered vascular bundles in the stems, and frequent presence of latex, usually with distinct, stellate-branched sclereids projecting into the air canals.
Nymphaea may be artificial grottoes, large-scale stonework to create or enhance a resemblance to a natural cave. Deliberately rough stones might be used—Pliny the Elder noted that pumice was often used to give the appearance of a cave. [3] Water was a much-desired feature; at least a trickle, often flowing over the rocks to make them glisten. [4]
The unique setting has led to the venue's becoming a favorite for many performers: Jimi Hendrix played at Red Rocks on September 1, 1968, along with Vanilla Fudge and Soft Machine. It was the first Red Rocks show booked by concert promoter Barry Fey. [15] Diana Ross & the Supremes performed there on August 14, 1969.
The four purplish-red sepals are oblong to lanceolate. [6] The 12-20 narrowly oval petals have a rounded apex. The androecium consists of 55 red stamens. [5] The gynoecium consists of 16-21 carpels. [6] The fruit bears 1.85 mm long, and 1.6 mm wide seeds. [5] The peduncle is 116 cm long. [3] The flowers are pleasantly fragrant. [7]
The New York City Ballet has been performing "The Nutcracker" for decades. Each year, young dancers make their mark on the ballet.
Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea, [1] [a] is a water lily in the genus Nymphaea, a botanical variety of Nymphaea nouchali.. It is an aquatic plant of freshwater lakes, pools and rivers, naturally found throughout most of the eastern half of Africa, as well as parts of southern Arabia, but has also been spread to other regions as an ornamental plant.
Pollard’s family called police at about 1 a.m. Tuesday to say she had not been seen since going out at about 5 p.m. Monday to search for Pepper, her cat. The temperature dropped well below ...