Friday, September 13, 2013

White Flower - Name unknown


I shot this flower in Kew Gardens, London. There was a show of flowers from different continents. Unfortunately, whatever notes I wrote down is lost. If anyone knows name of this flower, please let me know.

Exif Info
Lens - EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
F-Stop - F2.8
Exposure Program - Aperture Priority
Focal Length - 100 mm






11 comments:

Abhra said...

No idea about the species but lovely shot.

Anuradha said...

Nice !

Easter Lily Cactus/Night-blooming Hedge-hogs

magiceye said...

Beautiful image!!

Indrani said...

It looks like Cereus to me. A shot of its leaf will offer more clues.
Great shot.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cereus

Rajesh said...

Thanks Abhra,Magic Eye

Thanks Indrani.

@Anu Radha - Yes you nailed it, also known as Torch Cactus - Echinopsis Candicans. Thank You!

amasc aka Anne said...

An Echinopsis by any other name...
Lovely.

Mridula said...

Lovely flower but unfortunately no idea about the name.

Anonymous said...

perfection :)

Saru Singhal said...

Beautiful shot. I am not sure of the name but looks like some kind of lily.

Unknown said...

Beautiful photo! The flower is stunning.

Our photos said...

What a beautiful White Flower!
Greetings, RW & SK