Tuesday, March 17, 2009

ABC Wednesday -- I


It's ABC Wednesday again and I want to share my Images for the letter I!

Imagine being able to see this lovely Impala on your morning stroll! Or happen upon the Imperial Moth!

And there is the plant I didn't know anything about until today and I found it so interesting!

Monotropa uniflora, also known as the Ghost Plant, Indian Pipe, or Corpse Plant is a herbaceous perennial plant, formerly classified in the family Monotropaceae, but now included within the Ericaceae. It is native to temperate regions of Asia, North America and northern South America, but with large gaps between areas.[1] It is generally scarce or rare in occurrence.

Unlike most plants, it is white and does not contain chlorophyll. Instead of generating energy from sunlight, it is parasitic, more specifically a myco-heterotroph.

And those are just a few of the lovely things that inspired my post for ABC Wednesday.
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35 comments:

  1. Rune EideMarch 17, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    A highly interesting post from "all over the world". I must say I envy you that impala-shot!

    PS Thank you for the nice comment!

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  2. Reader WilMarch 17, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    You always have such wonderful photos and an interesting post.Thank you for sharing and showing.

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  3. Rinkly RimesMarch 17, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    They certainly look corpse-like! But the impala is very much alive!

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  4. Bling - our elf on the shelfMarch 17, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    That impala shot is amazing!

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  5. Leslie:March 17, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    Very intriguing post - love your photos!

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  6. MareMarch 17, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    In the words of Henny Youngman from Laugh In...."Veddy Interesting!!"

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  7. Great Grandma LinMarch 17, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    wow a plant without chlorphyl?

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  8. JanieMarch 17, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    Beautiful photos. I always learn something from your posts, and enjoy visiting every time.

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  9. KayMarch 17, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    That Ghost plant is aptly named and beautiful in its own way. Love the moth photo also with with the bright flowers.
    Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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  10. anthonynorthMarch 17, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    Some beautiful shots there. I particularly like the Impala.

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  11. AnnaMarch 17, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    Enjoyed your post Sylvia. Had never heard of the ghost plant and how spooky it is :)

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  12. AnonymousMarch 17, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    wow! magnificent post! I had forgotten my Indian pipe photos from my woods, so I'm glad you covered it.

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  13. UnknownMarch 17, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    Wow. What a great picture of an Impala. I love it. Brilliant.

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  14. SuzanneMarch 17, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    Thank you for your I post. I was struck by the first photo and the 'y' image made by the antlers.

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  15. magiceyeMarch 17, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    amazing pics! the impala is actually posing for you! lovely capture!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 17, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    The impala is very beautiful, of course, but I can't decide if my personal favourite is the plant or the moth! I do love moths, but that plant is amazing! Gorgeous photos.

    Thank you for visiting my blog and saying such nice things! :)

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  17. CarolMarch 17, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    Wonderful Impala shot!! The Imperial Moth is a great shot also. Never heard of the ghost plant but thats a good name for it.

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  18. Tumblewords:March 17, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    Interesting post and impressive photos. A wonderful visit.

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  19. IndraniMarch 17, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    Wow! Great shots for 'I'.
    I felt the Impala was admiring me. ;)

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  20. PeggyMarch 17, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    Sylvia;

    I have heard of the corpse plant but never saw any. It certainly is an unusual plant! Your Impala was beautiful... and an Impala was my boyfriend's (now husband's) first car! We loved that car.

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  21. RoseMarch 17, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    Wow, these are fantastic, Sylvia! Impalas are such beautiful creatures. The corpse plant is very interesting, but I don't think I'll be planting any in my garden:)

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  22. dianasfaria.comMarch 17, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    Wow! what glorious beauty! Thanks for the wonderful "I" post!

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  23. AnonymousMarch 17, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    beautiful shots .. a post independent of its confines :)

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  24. KarynMarch 17, 2009 at 11:27 PM

    Very Interesting post for I. Impressive photos.

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  25. Bradley HsiMarch 18, 2009 at 1:38 AM

    They are really lovely images. Thanks for sharing

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  26. AnonymousMarch 18, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    Your three Is are lovely. (Now there's a sentence that is better read from print than spoken aloud...)

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  27. Miss_YvesMarch 18, 2009 at 6:39 AM

    I love all your photos!
    I had never heard of this strange and
    incredible
    plant...Very interesting post .

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  28. CarolinaMarch 18, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    A very interesting post indeed. Didn't know about the ghost-plant either. Lovely impala.
    Great I-post!

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  29. Gerald (Ackworth born)March 18, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    an intersting intriquing set

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  30. Ramblings From SpainMarch 18, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    What a glorious collection of I's from Nature! Fabulous x

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  31. AnonymousMarch 18, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    So delightful post in every way!
    I can not help a feeling about your energy, I think your mind and soul is very energetic. I hope, you feel in that way yourself :)
    Thank you for your comment!
    I have been a gret Greece fun since my first journey there 28 years ago! I hope, that I will get at least once again there.
    I have much shorter way than you have !

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  32. SherrieMarch 18, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    Hi!
    Beautiful "I" post!! I really like all of them! Thanks for stopping by my place. Have a great evening!

    Sherrie

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  33. JMarch 18, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    that plant is fascinating - it manages to look so macabre.

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  34. kRiZcPEcMarch 19, 2009 at 5:16 AM

    thanks for sharing all these lovely "I"s

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  35. DragonstarMarch 19, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    That impala is wonderful! A fine post full of great photos and information.

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