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March 14, 2007 : Hydatella australis
Keywords: Hydatellaceae | Hydatella australis Diels
For the first time, Botany Photo of the Day is going to be published twice in one day. The species in this stained glass art by Dr. Ruth Stockey of the University of Alberta will be revealed at 11 AM Vancouver time, along with an accompanying second BPotD entry.
Updated at 11:00 AM Vancouver local time: This stained glass piece by Dr. Stockey artfully illustrates a staminate inflorescence of Hydatella australis in the Hydatellaceae. It is adapted from an illustration of Hydatella australis by Engler, via www.plantsystematics.org. The Hydatellaceae was recently discovered to be near the root of the evolutionary tree of flowering plants by a UBC BGCPR-led research team. Previously, it was thought to be closely related to grasses. Textbooks will need to be rewritten! The paper detailing the discovery is published in the March 15, 2007 issue of Nature. See the subsequent BPotD entry for more details.
Posted by Daniel Mosquin at March 14, 2007 12:00 AM
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Posted by: elizabeth at March 14, 2007 6:00 AM
A stylized grass floret. That's my guess.
Posted by: Allison at March 14, 2007 8:16 AM
Oryza sativa, rice?
Posted by: Eva at March 14, 2007 9:26 AM
Interesting that both of you would suggest grasses, as you'll soon see.
Posted by: Daniel Mosquin 
at March 14, 2007 9:38 AM
My first thought was Typha latifolia- maybe it is just wishfull thinking from a guy who grew up in the beautiful swamps of Michigan!
Posted by: David Goodyke at March 14, 2007 10:53 AM
Wow, what great news to know that we will get two entries of BPoD. You are amazing Daniel!! Can't wait to see what you have in mind for future ...
Posted by: Cyndy Henderson at March 14, 2007 11:28 AM
So, as it turns out, those who guessed grasses would have been very close to what conventional understanding was for these plants for decades!
Posted by: Daniel Mosquin at March 14, 2007 1:07 PM
I am awaiting Beverely's hardiness rating {LOL} !
I expect less than 1 !
Seriously -- really attractive. Very nice work and a good photo
Posted by: Knox M. Henry at March 14, 2007 8:05 PM
Please share your comments about the photograph(s) and accompanying write-up. Telling a story about the subject of the photograph(s) is also much appreciated! If you have a gardening question, the best place to ask is on the UBC Botanical Garden Forums. Thank you!
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How gorgeous!