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The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


 Purple Anemone

   May 28, 2021


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   Photographer:  Menashe Davidson
   Summary Author:  Menashe Davidson

   The main characteristic of the purple  anemone flower is its
   showiness. This is one flower you’ll always notice in the garden,
   regardless of whatever is in bloom nearby. It belongs to the genus
   anemone, comprised of over 200 species. The word “ anemone” is
   derived from the Greek term "anemos" meaning winds. Thus, the purple
   anemone is sometimes referred to as the windflower.

   Flowers of the purple anemone tend to retire once the Sun goes down, a
   phenomenon known as  nyctinasty. On the montage pictured above, 4
   stages are demonstrated in the anemone’s  diurnal cycle. All photos
   were taken in my home garden, in Rishon LeZion, Israel, on March 7,
   2021. When the flowers are open, in addition to their delicate petals,
   they expose their  reproductive organs, illustrating a range of
   shapes, colors and curves (bottom left).


   Rishon LeZion, Israel Coordinates: 31.9730, 34,7925


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