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| File size | 492639 |
| Original date | 6/29/11 2:33 PM |
| Resolution | 1732 x 1299 |
| Flash | Flash did not fire, auto |
| Focal length | 7.8mm |
| Exposure time | 1/25s |
| Aperture | 3.2 |
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| Metering Mode | Multi-segment |
| Camera make | Panasonic |
| Camera model | DMC-FZ40 |
| Sensor type | OneChipColorArea |
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Botanical name: Goeppertia zebrina Family: Marantaceae (Arrowroot family)
Synonyms: Maranta zebrina, Maranta pulchella, Calathea zebrina
Synonyms: Maranta zebrina, Maranta pulchella, Calathea zebrina
Zebra plant, a native of Brazil, is an interesting
garden plant. It is characteristic for having zebra-like patterns on
its elliptic leaves. Plants reach 3 feet in containers. Leaves emerge
from basal rosettes and may reach 2 feet long by 1 foot wide. The
flowers are pink-purple borne in spike, not showy. It is grown
primarily as a foliage plant. Flowers are rarely produced in
cultivation.
| Identification credit: Nongthombam Ullysess | Photographed in Kalimpong, West Bengal & Yercaud, Tamil Nadu. |
• Is this flower misidentified? If yes,