15th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
PRINCE PINE ( Summer Woodland Flower)

The Prince Pine is a transparent pink petaled woodland summer flower. In years of drought the Prince Pine will hibernate waiting for better conditions the following year. With global warming in the news this tender Prince has built in safety measures for the next generation.The delicate bloom design is intriguing to every level of botanist.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2016
Date Uploaded: 11.2017
Photo Location: Peachland, Canada
Camera: TG-4
Copyright: © Maggie Laxton