Antique Framed Print : Rhododendron lilac coloured shrubs on forest clearing Glen Etive, Glencoe area, Highlands, Scotland, UK
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Rhododendron lilac coloured shrubs on forest clearing Glen Etive, Glencoe area, Highlands, Scotland, UK
SAS-422
Rhododendron - lilac coloured shrubs on forest clearing
Glen Etive, Glencoe area, Highlands, Scotland, UK
Rhododendron ponticum
Steffen & Alexandra Sailer
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Media ID 1296919
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Introduced Species Invader Invasion Non Native Purple Rhododendron Rhododendrons Scotland Shrub Shrubs Acidic Soil
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 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 37.1cm x 24.7cm (14.6" x 9.7")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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
Nature's Purple Invasion: Rhododendron Takes Over Scotland's Forests!". In this photo print, Steffen & Alexandra Sailer capture the enchanting sight of lilac-colored rhododendron shrubs on a forest clearing in Glen Etive, Glencoe area, Highlands, Scotland. However, there is more to these beautiful flowers than meets the eye! Rhododendron ponticum may seem like just another pretty plant, but it is actually an invader from the western and eastern Mediterranean. Introduced to Scotland in the 18th century, this non-native species has taken advantage of its acidic soil preferences and spread like wildfire throughout Britain's forests. With their vibrant purple blooms standing out against the lush greenery of Scottish woodlands, these rhododendrons have become quite the invaders! Their presence raises questions about biodiversity and conservation efforts as they compete with native plants for resources. But let's not forget to appreciate their undeniable beauty! These stunning flowers bring a touch of European elegance to Scotland's landscapes. So next time you find yourself wandering through a Scottish forest adorned with lilac hues, take a moment to admire nature's own invasion – courtesy of rhododendron ponticum!
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