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19-JUL-2015 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

The Calla Lily That Isn't

Did you know that the Calla Lily is neither a Calla or a Lily?
Here is some interesting information about the Calla Lily at www.CallaLilyGuide.com:

"The calla lily originates from the southern parts of Africa, namely South Africa up to the country Malawi, which is positioned in alignment with the northern border of the African island Madagascar. This area has a tropical climate in which the calla lily really finds itself at home with a steady temperature, rainy seasons and dry seasons..........."

"The name of the calla lily is not only just a common name that never is used professionally, it is also totally misinformative since the calla lily is neither a calla nor a lily............"

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Alexander Kazakov02-Aug-2015 19:23
Beautiful! V
Alexander Kazakov02-Aug-2015 19:23
Beautiful! V
Yiannis Pavlis24-Jul-2015 12:50
Wonderful capture .
Julie Oldfield23-Jul-2015 03:09
Superbly composed. Very pretty! V
Buz Kiefer22-Jul-2015 17:31
Beautiful photo of whatever you call it. Vote.
John Shen Photography21-Jul-2015 17:20
Wow, super gorgeous and colourful capture of these beauties! :)
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)21-Jul-2015 13:00
Una foto da copertina.Voto
Paolo
Carol Rollins21-Jul-2015 12:27
Beautiful image and great information.
woody3421-Jul-2015 00:24
A fascinating background and a beautiful image, perfectly presented...V
Graham 20-Jul-2015 23:42
An excellent capture and presentation, together with a good story - what more could we wish for?
Hank Vander Velde20-Jul-2015 23:29
Beautiful floral image against the dark bg Vern.
Hernan E. Enriquez20-Jul-2015 20:51
Nice image of this most disliked flower in South America...the "Cala" is the flower of funerals.
Jack Hoying20-Jul-2015 18:49
Those are beautiful, and beautifully photographed!
joseantonio20-Jul-2015 16:55
A spectacular capture with lovely colors.V.
parrothouse20-Jul-2015 16:14
pretty shot
Richard Glenn20-Jul-2015 15:31
One of my favorite forest flowers. V
Martin Lamoon20-Jul-2015 15:20
A wonderful photograph Vern, amazing light on the flower.
v
Ed Duverger20-Jul-2015 13:42
Very good pic of it.
Yvonne20-Jul-2015 11:27
The "Green Goddess" Zantedeschia [Araceae] but is still listed as a Lily in my text books
Vern, perhaps I need a more up-to-date book. Great shot v
Steve Thuman20-Jul-2015 11:19
Whether not Cala, or Lilly, it sure is pretty
danad20-Jul-2015 07:54
A superb image with shining colors. V.
Anitta20-Jul-2015 07:47
Superb photography, Vern. Thanks for the info, too. V
graham detonator 20-Jul-2015 07:19
super shot Vern
Bea.20-Jul-2015 07:12
They make a pretty trio.
Laura Milholland20-Jul-2015 07:04
Vibrant and gorgeous, Vern. :)
Helen Betts20-Jul-2015 06:35
Beautiful presentation, I especially like those vivid oranges against the dark background.
Long Bach Nguyen20-Jul-2015 06:15
fabulous flower image Vern
J Ponces20-Jul-2015 06:09
Very nice photo! My Mother hated those flowers, because for some reason, she said they bring bad luck! She could not see any around, although they are a very common flower in Portugal!
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