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01-MAY-2010

Chaparral yucca

Mt. Wilson, CA

(Hesperoyucca whipplei)

This three-way rotational symmetry, with some six-way symmetry,
shows the similarity between this family and the lily family,
of which it was once considered a sub-family. The petals of
these flowers are thick, almost succulent.

Canon EOS 40D ,Canon 500D closeup adapter & 70-200mm f/2.8L IS
1/2000s f/16.0 at 110.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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