Antique Framed Print : Mass of Bermuda buttercup, (single and double forms) taking over cultivated terraces. Introduced from South Africa
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Mass of Bermuda buttercup, (single and double forms) taking over cultivated terraces. Introduced from South Africa
ROG-11695
Mass of Bermuda buttercup, (single and double forms) taking over cultivated terraces
Introduced from South Africa to Chios, Greece.
Oxalis pes-caprae
Bob Gibbons
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Buttercup Buttercups Crop Crops Cultivated Cultivation Greece Introduced Introduced Species Invasive Olive Olives Orchard Pest Pests Terraces Mixed Species Olive Grove
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.4cm x 24.4cm (6.9" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Nature's Yellow Invasion - When Buttercups Conquer Cultivated Terraces!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, Bob Gibbons captures the mischievous charm of Bermuda buttercups as they launch a floral coup on carefully cultivated terraces. Originally hailing from South Africa, these vibrant yellow blooms have taken Greece by storm, transforming olive groves into a sea of sunshine. With their single and double forms intermingling like a wild dance party, it's hard not to be enchanted by their audacious invasion. These cheeky flowers may look innocent enough, but don't be fooled - they're relentless pests in the world of agriculture! Farmers find themselves battling this introduced species that threatens their precious crops. As if straight out of a fairytale gone wrong, the resilient buttercups refuse to bow down to human intervention. They've become notorious invaders, spreading across Europe with an unstoppable force. Even trees are not spared from their clutches! But amidst all the chaos and frustration for farmers lies an undeniable beauty in this photograph. The contrast between the delicate yellow petals and the sturdy terraces creates a visual spectacle that is both awe-inspiring and slightly amusing. So let us raise our glasses (filled with olive oil perhaps) to these tenacious buttercup conquerors who remind us that nature always finds its way - even if it means taking over our beloved orchards one terrace at a time!
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