The Wee World of a Cilantro Flower
by Joe Schofield
Title
The Wee World of a Cilantro Flower
Artist
Joe Schofield
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Photograph - Photography
Description
When cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) bolts and produces flowers, the flowers are quite small. Typically, each individual flower is about 2 to 4 millimeters (mm) across — roughly the size of a pinhead. As a resident in the southwest, cilantro always has a place in the backyard, and in the kitchen.
This macro shot was taken with an OM-1, utilizing bracket focusing.
They are white or very pale pink in color and grow in loose, flat-topped clusters called umbels, which can be 2 to 5 centimeters (cm) across in total. These delicate blooms are attractive to beneficial insects like parasitic wasps and hoverflies.
A.I. describes the image thus: Delicate white flowers with pink-tipped stamens cluster together, creating a soft, natural composition. Each petal complements the intricate details of the blossoms, set against a dark background that enhances the flower's elegance.
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June 1st, 2025
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