I just flipped to the solanaceae page in my nature journal to remind myself of their key characteristics — they have five united sepals and five united petals, sometimes in the shape of a star (hence the “sol” in the genus name). They usually have five stamens, sometimes united and the stigma often has an enlarged, round tip.
This composition is amazing and so enjoyable to look at — how did you decide on the scale of the various elements? Some things seem bigger than life-size and other elements seem smaller.
@maureenclareSometimes I enlarge a flower to show detail but otherwise all elements are lift size. When I enlarge I include a notation showing that it is enlarged
Here is my exploration of the Nightshade Family. Almost finished. What makes a nightshade? Do you know?
I just flipped to the solanaceae page in my nature journal to remind myself of their key characteristics — they have five united sepals and five united petals, sometimes in the shape of a star (hence the “sol” in the genus name). They usually have five stamens, sometimes united and the stigma often has an enlarged, round tip.
This composition is amazing and so enjoyable to look at — how did you decide on the scale of the various elements? Some things seem bigger than life-size and other elements seem smaller.
So beautiful!
@maureenclareSometimes I enlarge a flower to show detail but otherwise all elements are lift size. When I enlarge I include a notation showing that it is enlarged