Acrylic Blox : Buds and fruits of the wild pomegranate
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Buds and fruits of the wild pomegranate
Wild pomegranate reproduction. Buds (far left), flowers (centre left), and developing fruits (centre to far right) of the wild pomegranate tree (Punica protopunica). A fruit develops from the ovary of a flower, after it has been pollinated. The fruit contains seeds (far right), from which new plants will grow. The wild pomegranate is endemic to the Socotran archipelago of islands, meaning that it is found nowhere else. It is the only relative of the cultivated pomegranate (P. granatum). Socotra is located in the Indian Ocean at the mouth of the Gulf of Aden, 340 kilometres (km) from mainland Yemen and 250km from the coast of Somalia
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Buds Development Endemic Endemism Flowering Part Fruit Fruits Island Parts Re Production Reproductive Socotra Soqotra Unique Yemen Yemeni
6"x4" (15x10cm) Acrylic Blox
Your photographic print is held in place by magnets and a micro thin sheet of metal covering the back of a 20mm piece of clear acrylic. Your print is held in place with magnets so can easily be replaced if needed.
Streamlined, one sided modern and attractive table top print
Estimated Product Size is 15.2cm x 10.2cm (6" x 4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intricate beauty of the wild pomegranate tree, Punica protopunica. The image captures various stages of its reproductive cycle, from buds to flowers and developing fruits. Each fruit emerges from a pollinated flower's ovary and contains seeds that hold the potential for new plant growth. What makes this particular species truly remarkable is its endemism to the Socotran archipelago in the Indian Ocean. This means that it can be found nowhere else on Earth, making it an exceptional botanical treasure. The wild pomegranate is also notable as the sole relative of its cultivated counterpart, P. granatum. Socotra itself is a remote island located at the mouth of the Gulf of Aden, approximately 340 kilometers away from mainland Yemen and 250 kilometers from Somalia's coast. Its isolation has allowed unique flora like this wild pomegranate to thrive undisturbed by human interference. As we delve into this mesmerizing photograph captured by Science Photo Library, we are reminded of nature's incredible diversity and resilience. It serves as a testament to how plants adapt and reproduce in their respective ecosystems while showcasing both their delicate beauty and vital role in sustaining life on our planet.
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