The Palouse region, Washington State, USA
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
The Palouse region, Washington State, USA
The Wonderful Phenomenon in the World
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Pineberries (White strawberries)
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Flower Island
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Beautiful Road to North Port
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One wonders, oddities and uniqueness that occurred in Indonesia
THE MIRACLE of PURPLE BANANA
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Wednesday, 4 December 2013
General
Carrera Lake (Chilean
side) or Lake Buenos Aires (Argentine side) is a lake located in Patagonia
and shared by Argentina
and Chile.
Both names are internationally accepted.
The lake has
a surface of 1,850 km² of which 970 km² are in the Chilean Aysén del
General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Region, and 880 km² in the
Argentine Santa Cruz Province,
making it the biggest lake in Chile, and the fourth largest in Argentina. In
its western basin, Lake Gen. Carrera has 586 m maximum depth.[2]
The lake is
of glacial
origin and is surrounded by the Andes mountain range. lake drains to the Pacific Ocean
on the west through the Baker River.
The weather
in this area of Chile and Argentina is generally cold and humid. But the lake
itself has a sunny microclimate, a weather pattern enjoyed by the
few settlements along the lake, such as Puerto Guadal,
Puerto Ingeniero Ibáñez and Chile Chico
in Chile, and Los Antiguos and Perito Moreno in Argentina.
The area
near the coast of the lake was first inhabited by criollos
and European
immigrants between 1900 and 1925. In 1971 and 1991, eruptions of the Hudson
Volcano severely affected the local economy, especially that of sheep farming.
The
Argentine side of the lake is relatively easy to access, through strip of
plains that was first used by the Tehuelches,
and then by explorer Francisco Moreno. The National Route 40, created in the 1920s,
also makes uses of it. The Chilean side of the lake has been mostly isolated,
and was for years accessed through Argentina, until the creation in the 1990s
of the Carretera Austral, which connected it to the
rest of Chile, and permitted the expansion of tourism in the area.
A car ferry
operates between Puerto Ingeniero Ibáñez and Chile Chico in the Chilean sector
of the lake.
The lake is
known as a trout
and salmonidae
fishing destination.
Unusual
geological formation is Marble Caves with Marble Chapel and Marble Cathedral
located at the centre of the lake and representing a group of caverns, columns
and tunnels formed in monoliths of marble. Marble Caves have been formed by
wave action over the last 6,200 years.[3]
The Malvinas Islands are located in the lake.
Marble Caves in Southern Patagonia, Chile
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General
Carrera Lake (Chilean
side) or Lake Buenos Aires (Argentine side) is a lake located in Patagonia
and shared by Argentina
and Chile.
Both names are internationally accepted.
The lake has
a surface of 1,850 km² of which 970 km² are in the Chilean Aysén del
General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Region, and 880 km² in the
Argentine Santa Cruz Province,
making it the biggest lake in Chile, and the fourth largest in Argentina. In
its western basin, Lake Gen. Carrera has 586 m maximum depth.[2]
The lake is
of glacial
origin and is surrounded by the Andes mountain range. lake drains to the Pacific Ocean
on the west through the Baker River.
The weather
in this area of Chile and Argentina is generally cold and humid. But the lake
itself has a sunny microclimate, a weather pattern enjoyed by the
few settlements along the lake, such as Puerto Guadal,
Puerto Ingeniero Ibáñez and Chile Chico
in Chile, and Los Antiguos and Perito Moreno in Argentina.
The area
near the coast of the lake was first inhabited by criollos
and European
immigrants between 1900 and 1925. In 1971 and 1991, eruptions of the Hudson
Volcano severely affected the local economy, especially that of sheep farming.
The
Argentine side of the lake is relatively easy to access, through strip of
plains that was first used by the Tehuelches,
and then by explorer Francisco Moreno. The National Route 40, created in the 1920s,
also makes uses of it. The Chilean side of the lake has been mostly isolated,
and was for years accessed through Argentina, until the creation in the 1990s
of the Carretera Austral, which connected it to the
rest of Chile, and permitted the expansion of tourism in the area.
A car ferry
operates between Puerto Ingeniero Ibáñez and Chile Chico in the Chilean sector
of the lake.
The lake is
known as a trout
and salmonidae
fishing destination.
Unusual
geological formation is Marble Caves with Marble Chapel and Marble Cathedral
located at the centre of the lake and representing a group of caverns, columns
and tunnels formed in monoliths of marble. Marble Caves have been formed by
wave action over the last 6,200 years.[3]
The Malvinas Islands are located in the lake.
The Psychotria Elata or Flower of
Kiss
Beautiful kissing lips of
Psychotria Elata is not a work of photoshop, this exotic flower has naturally
kissable lips shape of bright red color, and its scientific name is Psychotria
elata. Psychotria is a genus containing 1900 species within the plant family
Rubiaceae. Psychotria elata is a small understory tree in tropical forests
whose flowers are affectionately known as hooker's lips. Some Psychotria
species are endangered or facing extinction due to deforestation, especially
species of central Africa and the Pacific. Many species, including Psychotria
viridis, produce the psychedelic chemical, dimethyltryptamine (DMT). The name
Cephaelis is considered a synomym of Psychotria. Psychotria can be found in the
tropical rain forests of Central and South America, in such countries as
Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama and Ecuador. Beautiful kissing lips of Psychotria
Elata attract hummingbirds and butterflies, as well as photographers and
tourists from all over the world.
The Psychotria Elata or Flower of Kiss
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The Psychotria Elata or Flower of
Kiss
Beautiful kissing lips of
Psychotria Elata is not a work of photoshop, this exotic flower has naturally
kissable lips shape of bright red color, and its scientific name is Psychotria
elata. Psychotria is a genus containing 1900 species within the plant family
Rubiaceae. Psychotria elata is a small understory tree in tropical forests
whose flowers are affectionately known as hooker's lips. Some Psychotria
species are endangered or facing extinction due to deforestation, especially
species of central Africa and the Pacific. Many species, including Psychotria
viridis, produce the psychedelic chemical, dimethyltryptamine (DMT). The name
Cephaelis is considered a synomym of Psychotria. Psychotria can be found in the
tropical rain forests of Central and South America, in such countries as
Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama and Ecuador. Beautiful kissing lips of Psychotria
Elata attract hummingbirds and butterflies, as well as photographers and
tourists from all over the world.
Monday, 2 December 2013
Very rare Black Orchid-Cymbidium Kiwi or Midnight
This is the black flower, beautiful flower if you can see in detail.
Very rare Black Orchid-Cymbidium Kiwi or Midnight
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Very rare Black Orchid-Cymbidium Kiwi or Midnight
This is the black flower, beautiful flower if you can see in detail.
Aeonium Cyclops
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Aeonium 'Cyclops'
(Giant Red Aeonium) - This beautiful tall succulent has rosettes of dark
reddish-bronze leaves on stems to 3 to 4 feet tall with newest emerging
leaves green which gives the rosette a green eye. Plant in full coastal sun
to light shade in a well-drained soil and irrigate occasionally. It should be
cold hardy to about 25° F. This hybrid was created by eminent southern
California horticulturist Jack Catlin by crossing Aeonium undulatum with
Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop'. Another Catlin hybrid that we grow with the same
parentage is called 'Voodoo'. 'Cyclops' has the stronger green eye while
'Voodoo' tends to be more of a solid dark color and grows larger. This
description is based on our research and our observations of this plant
growing in containers at our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens.
We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any
additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with
what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others
growing Aeonium 'Cyclops' .
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Aeonium Cyclops
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Aeonium Cyclops
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Aeonium 'Cyclops'
(Giant Red Aeonium) - This beautiful tall succulent has rosettes of dark
reddish-bronze leaves on stems to 3 to 4 feet tall with newest emerging
leaves green which gives the rosette a green eye. Plant in full coastal sun
to light shade in a well-drained soil and irrigate occasionally. It should be
cold hardy to about 25° F. This hybrid was created by eminent southern
California horticulturist Jack Catlin by crossing Aeonium undulatum with
Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop'. Another Catlin hybrid that we grow with the same
parentage is called 'Voodoo'. 'Cyclops' has the stronger green eye while
'Voodoo' tends to be more of a solid dark color and grows larger. This
description is based on our research and our observations of this plant
growing in containers at our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens.
We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any
additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with
what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others
growing Aeonium 'Cyclops' .
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