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[Echium bourgeauanum on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands] BRIT-A-AR003-001-02-117

Description: Photograph of Echium bourgeauanum (Tajinaste or Tower of Jewels). Seven plants, two in the foreground and five in the background, grow on an open, rocky slope and volcanic soil of El Tiede on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands. The plants have a striking, erect, stalk that is densely branched and covered with fuchsia-colored flowers that are tubular-shaped. The dense florets give a cylindrical shape to the stalk that tapers towards the top. Leaves are arranged primarily at the base of the plant. T… more
Date: June 8, 1967
Creator: Carlquist, Sherwin John, 1930-2021
Partner: Botanical Research Institute of Texas

[Echium bourgeauanum on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands] BRIT-A-AR003-001-02-134

Description: Photograph of Echium bourgeauanum (Tajinaste or Tower of Jewels). A single stalk grows on an open, rocky slope and volcanic soil of El Tiede on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands. The plant has a striking, erect, stalk that is densely branched and covered with fuchsia-colored flowers that are tubular-shaped. The dense florets give a striking cylindrical shape to the stalk that tapers towards the top. Leaves are arranged alternately, primarily at the base of the plant. The basal leaves are larger a… more
Date: June 8, 1967
Creator: Carlquist, Sherwin John, 1930-2021
Partner: Botanical Research Institute of Texas

[Spartocytisus growing on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands] BRIT-A-AR003-001-02-144

Description: Photograph of Spartocytisus (White-flowered Broom) growing on the open slopes around El Teide on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands. The large, low-growing shrub is dense with white flowers clustered along the upper part and the top of the branches. The mountains in the background are the basaltic flows of the Las Cañadas Caldera.
Date: June 1967
Creator: Carlquist, Sherwin John, 1930-2021
Partner: Botanical Research Institute of Texas

[Spartocytisus growing on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands] BRIT-A-AR003-001-02-145

Description: Photograph of Spartocytisus (White-flowered Broom) growing around the rocky and volcanic soils of El Teide on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands. The large, low-growing shrub is dense with white flowers clustered along the upper part and the top of the branches.
Date: June 1967
Creator: Carlquist, Sherwin John, 1930-2021
Partner: Botanical Research Institute of Texas

[Echium auberianum growing on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands] BRIT-A-AR003-001-02-146

Description: Photograph of Echium auberianum growing on a dry, rocky, slope of volcanic soils in the area surrounding El Teide on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands. The plant has two erect stems, one young with green lanceolate and linear-shaped leaves arranged at the base of the plant and the other stem is gray, withered, with no leaves. The younger plant has a tubular, elongated, cluster of violet-colored flowers at the top of the stem. The background shows a small shrub with yellow flowers and other grasse… more
Date: June 1967
Creator: Carlquist, Sherwin John, 1930-2021
Partner: Botanical Research Institute of Texas

[Echium auberianum growing on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands] BRIT-A-AR003-001-02-147

Description: Photograph of Echium auberianum growing on a dry, rocky, steep slope of volcanic soils in the area surrounding El Teide on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands. The plant has an erect stem with dull-green lanceolate and linear-shaped leaves in a rosette arrangement at the base of the plant. A tubular-shaped cluster of violet-colored flowers grows from alternating stalks along the stem. Other shrubs and grasses grow in the background.
Date: June 8, 1967
Creator: Carlquist, Sherwin John, 1930-2021
Partner: Botanical Research Institute of Texas

[Echium auberianum growing on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands] BRIT-A-AR003-001-02-152

Description: Photograph of Echium auberianum growing on a dry, rocky, steep slope of volcanic soils in the area surrounding El Teide on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands. The plant has an erect stem with dull-green lanceolate and linear-shaped leaves with a rough texture due to the presence of fine hairs. Vibrant blue-violet-colored flowers grow from alternating stalks along the stem. Pink-colored buds, yet to fully bloom are adjacent to flowers that are tubular shaped with a funnel-shaped corolla with five l… more
Date: June 1967
Creator: Carlquist, Sherwin John, 1930-2021
Partner: Botanical Research Institute of Texas

[Echium auberianum growing on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands] BRIT-A-AR003-001-02-153

Description: Photograph of Echium auberianum growing on a dry, rocky, steep slope of volcanic soils in the area surrounding El Teide on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands. The plant has an erect stem with dull-green lanceolate and linear-shaped leaves with a rough texture due to the presence of fine hairs. Vibrant blue-violet-colored flowers grow from alternating stalks along the stem. Pink-colored buds, yet to fully bloom are adjacent to flowers that are tubular shaped with a funnel-shaped corolla with five l… more
Date: June 1967
Creator: Carlquist, Sherwin John, 1930-2021
Partner: Botanical Research Institute of Texas

[Descurainia bourgaeana growing on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands] BRIT-A-AR003-001-02-136

Description: Descurainia bourgaeana (Hierba Pajonera or Flixweed) bush growing on the open, rocky Las Cañadas Caldera on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands. The mound-shaped bush has small, yellow flowers that are clustered at the top of the stems. Other smaller mounds of Argyranthemum (Crysanthemum) with dense, daisy-like flowers grow around it. The rounded and undulating caldera walls are visible in the background
Date: June 8, 1967
Creator: Carlquist, Sherwin John, 1930-2021
Partner: Botanical Research Institute of Texas

[Echium bourgeauanum on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands]

Description: Photograph of Echium bourgeauanum (Tajinaste or Tower of Jewels). Two examples grow on an open, rocky slope and volcanic soil of El Tiede on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands. The plants have a striking, erect, stalk that is densely branched and covered with fuchsia-colored flowers that are tubular-shaped. The dense florets give a striking cylindrical shape to the stalk that taper towards the top. Leaves are arranged primarily at the base of the plant. The basal leaves are larger and lanceolate (… more
Date: June 8, 1967
Creator: Carlquist, Sherwin John, 1930-2021
Partner: Botanical Research Institute of Texas

[Echium bourgeauanum on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands]

Description: Photograph of Echium bourgeauanum (Tajinaste or Tower of Jewels). Two examples grow on an open, rocky slope and volcanic soil of El Tiede on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands. The plants have a striking, erect, stalk that is densely branched and covered with fuchsia-colored flowers that are tubular-shaped. The dense florets give a striking cylindrical shape to the stalk that taper towards the top. Leaves are arranged primarily at the base of the plant. The basal leaves are larger and lanceolate (… more
Date: June 8, 1967
Creator: Carlquist, Sherwin John, 1930-2021
Partner: Botanical Research Institute of Texas

[Echium bourgeauanum on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands]

Description: Photograph of Echium bourgeauanum (Tajinaste or Tower of Jewels) from El Tiede on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands. A partial view of a striking, erect, stalk that is densely branched and covered with fuchsia-colored flowers that are tubular-shaped. The dense florets give a cylindrical shape to the stalk that tapers towards the top. An insect hovers near the right side of the stalk. On the left side, a building is visible in the background.
Date: June 8, 1967
Creator: Carlquist, Sherwin John, 1930-2021
Partner: Botanical Research Institute of Texas

[Echium bourgeauanum on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands]

Description: Photograph of Echium bourgeauanum (Tajinaste or Tower of Jewels) from El Tiede on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands. A partial view of a striking, erect, stalk that is densely branched and covered with fuchsia-colored flowers that are tubular-shaped. The dense florets give a cylindrical shape to the stalk that tapers towards the top. An insect hovers near the left-side of the stalk. A rocky outcrop is visible in the background.
Date: June 8, 1967
Creator: Carlquist, Sherwin John, 1930-2021
Partner: Botanical Research Institute of Texas

[Echium bourgeauanum on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands]

Description: Photograph of Echium bourgeauanum (Tajinaste or Tower of Jewels) from El Tiede on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands. A partial view of a striking, erect, stalk that is densely branched and covered with fuchsia-colored flowers that are tubular-shaped. The dense florets give a cylindrical shape to the stalk that tapers towards the top. An insect rests on a flower on the left-side of the stalk.
Date: June 8, 1967
Creator: Carlquist, Sherwin John, 1930-2021
Partner: Botanical Research Institute of Texas

[Echium bourgeauanum close-up on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands]

Description: Close-up photograph of Echium bourgeauanum (Tajinaste or Tower of Jewels) from El Tiede on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands. The fuchsia-colored flowers are evenly distributed in a spiral pattern along the stalk. The flowers have a tubular-shaped corolla consisting of five petals that flare outwards from the tubular base. The stamens are visible and extend beyond the corolla. The anther is highlighted due to its contrasting color. The pistil also visible. Flower buds are small, oval-shaped, lig… more
Date: June 8, 1967
Creator: Carlquist, Sherwin John, 1930-2021
Partner: Botanical Research Institute of Texas

[Echium bourgeauanum close-up on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands]

Description: Close-up photograph of Echium bourgeauanum (Tajinaste or Tower of Jewels) from El Tiede on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands. The fuchsia-colored flowers are evenly distributed in a spiral pattern along the stalk. The flowers have a tubular-shaped corolla consisting of five petals that flare outwards from the tubular base. The stamens are visible and extend beyond the corolla. The anther is highlighted due to its contrasting color. The pistil also visible. Flower buds are small, oval-shaped, ligh… more
Date: June 8, 1967
Creator: Carlquist, Sherwin John, 1930-2021
Partner: Botanical Research Institute of Texas

[Echium bourgeauanum close-up on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands]

Description: Close-up photograph of Echium bourgeauanum (Tajinaste or Tower of Jewels) from El Tiede on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands. The fuchsia-colored flowers are evenly distributed in a spiral pattern along the stalk. The flowers have a tubular-shaped corolla consisting of five petals that flare outwards from the tubular base. The stamens are visible and extend beyond the corolla. The anther is highlighted due to its contrasting color. The pistil also visible. Flower buds are small, oval-shaped, ligh… more
Date: June 8, 1967
Creator: Carlquist, Sherwin John, 1930-2021
Partner: Botanical Research Institute of Texas

[Echium bourgeauanum on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands]

Description: Photograph of Echium bourgeauanum (Tajinaste or Tower of Jewels). Six examples grow on an open, rocky slopes and volcanic soil of El Tiede on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands. The plants have a striking, erect, stalk that is densely branched and covered with fuchsia-colored flowers that are tubular-shaped. The dense florets give a cylindrical shape to the stalk that tapers towards the top. Leaves are arranged alternately, primarily at the base of the plant. The basal leaves are larger and lanceo… more
Date: June 8, 1967
Creator: Carlquist, Sherwin John, 1930-2021
Partner: Botanical Research Institute of Texas

[Echium bourgeauanum on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands]

Description: Photograph of Echium bourgeauanum (Tajinaste or Tower of Jewels). Five examples grow on open, rocky slopes and volcanic soil of El Tiede on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands. The plants have a striking, erect, stalk that is densely branched and covered with fuchsia-colored flowers that are tubular-shaped. The dense florets give a cylindrical shape to the stalk that tapers towards the top. Leaves are arranged alternately, primarily at the base of the plant. The basal leaves are larger and lanceola… more
Date: June 8, 1967
Creator: Carlquist, Sherwin John, 1930-2021
Partner: Botanical Research Institute of Texas

[Echium bourgeauanum on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands]

Description: Photograph of Echium bourgeauanum (Tajinaste or Tower of Jewels). A single stalk grows on an open, rocky slope and volcanic soil of El Tiede on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands. The plant has a striking, erect, stalk that is densely branched and covered with fuchsia-colored flowers that are tubular-shaped. The dense florets give a cylindrical shape to the stalk that tapers towards the top. Leaves are arranged primarily at the base of the plant. The basal leaves are larger and lanceolate (spear-s… more
Date: June 8, 1967
Creator: Carlquist, Sherwin John, 1930-2021
Partner: Botanical Research Institute of Texas

[Echium bourgeauanum on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands]

Description: Photograph of Echium bourgeauanum (Tajinaste or Tower of Jewels). A single stalk grows on an open, rocky slope and volcanic soil of El Tiede on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands. The plant has a striking, erect, stalk that is densely branched and covered with fuchsia-colored flowers that are tubular-shaped. The dense florets give a cylindrical shape to the stalk that tapers towards the top. Leaves are arranged primarily at the base of the plant. The basal leaves are larger and lanceolate (spear-s… more
Date: June 8, 1967
Creator: Carlquist, Sherwin John, 1930-2021
Partner: Botanical Research Institute of Texas

[Echium bourgeauanum on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands]

Description: Photograph of Echium bourgeauanum (Tajinaste or Tower of Jewels). Five stalks grow on open, rocky slopes and volcanic soil of El Tiede on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands. The plants have a striking, erect, stalk that is densely branched and covered with fuchsia-colored flowers that are tubular-shaped. The dense florets give a cylindrical shape to the stalk that tapers towards the top. Leaves are arranged primarily at the base of the plant. The basal leaves are larger and lanceolate (spear-shape… more
Date: June 8, 1967
Creator: Carlquist, Sherwin John, 1930-2021
Partner: Botanical Research Institute of Texas

[Echium bourgeauanum on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands]

Description: Photograph of Echium bourgeauanum (Tajinaste or Tower of Jewels). Three stalks grow on an open, rocky slope and volcanic soil of El Tiede on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands. The plants have a striking, erect, stalk that is densely branched and covered with fuchsia-colored flowers that are tubular-shaped. The dense florets give a cylindrical shape to the stalk that tapers towards the top. Leaves are arranged primarily at the base of the plant. The basal leaves are larger and lanceolate (spear-sh… more
Date: June 8, 1967
Creator: Carlquist, Sherwin John, 1930-2021
Partner: Botanical Research Institute of Texas

[Echium bourgeauanum on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands]

Description: Photograph of Echium bourgeauanum (Tajinaste or Tower of Jewels). Three stalks grow on an open, rocky slope and volcanic soil of El Tiede on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands. The plants have a striking, erect, stalk that is densely branched and covered with fuchsia-colored flowers that are tubular-shaped. The dense florets give a cylindrical shape to the stalk that tapers towards the top. Leaves are arranged primarily at the base of the plant. The basal leaves are larger and lanceolate (spear-sh… more
Date: June 8, 1967
Creator: Carlquist, Sherwin John, 1930-2021
Partner: Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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