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Angel's Tears; Junquillos blancos

Narcissus triandrus ssp. palllidulus

Photo by arlanda
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Description:

This beautiful narcissus is commonly known as the "angels tears" because of it's drooping flowers held in umbels of up to 4 per stem, each one with a cup shaped corona and reflexed petals. The flowers begin almost a bi-coloured cream and pale yellow but turn a uniform cream as they mature. The species has long, dark green cylindrical leaves which can soon show yellow tips if overwatered.

Habitat:

Spotted in a clearing in a pine tree (Pinus Silvestris) forest. Reserva de la Biosfera del Real Sitio de San Ildefonso-El Espinar.

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D500. Exposure Time: 1/1000 sec.; f/11; ISO Speed Rating: 3200. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. No flash fired. DSC_1100, 1097, 1103

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