Poster Print : Dandelion seed-head, Taraxacum
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Dandelion seed-head, Taraxacum
Dandelion seed-head. Silhouette of a dandelion seed-head (Taraxacum sp. ). The seed-head, or clock, is covered in seeds. Each individual seed is attached to a parachute of fine hairs, known as a pappus, which is lifted from the seed head and carried away by the wind. This type of seed dispersal is typical of the Compositae, the family of plants to which the dandelion belongs
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Media ID 6287783
© JEREMY WALKER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Breathe new life into your walls with the stunning Dandelion Seed-Head Poster Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an exquisite image by Science Photo Library. This captivating print showcases the intricate beauty of a dandelion seed-head, also known as a clock, in all its glory. Each seed, delicately attached to a parachute of fine hairs, is a testament to nature's intricate design. Bring a touch of the natural world into your home or office with this visually striking and thought-provoking piece.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 40.9cm (23.4" x 16.1")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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 a dandelion seed-head, belonging to the Taraxacum species. The silhouette of this delicate structure is truly mesmerizing, as it stands against a backdrop of nature's canvas. Covered in an abundance of seeds, each one attached to a parachute-like pappus made up of fine hairs, this seed-head is ready for its journey through wind dispersal. The Compositae family, which includes the dandelion, exhibits this fascinating method of seed dispersal. As the wind carries away these lightweight seeds attached to their fluffy parachutes, they embark on an adventure far from their origin. This reproductive strategy ensures that new generations of dandelions can colonize different areas and thrive in diverse environments. In this photograph by Science Photo Library, we are reminded of the remarkable complexity found within even the smallest parts of plants. It serves as a testament to nature's ingenuity and adaptability. Whether you appreciate it for its botanical significance or simply find solace in its ethereal beauty, this image invites us to marvel at the wonders that exist all around us – even in something as seemingly ordinary as a dandelion clock.
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