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A close-up angled view of the rare Florida endemic Harper's Beauty in a portrait orientation. This endangered wildflower was photographed at Apalachicola National Forest in the Florida panhandle.

This image has been featured in the following groups:
Fine Art Wildflower Photography
& Flower Mania

Each grass-like plant bears a single flower on a stalk much longer than the leaves. Flowers are yellow, with six tepals (similar looking petals & sepals), six stamens and a superior ovary. The tepals spread open when in flower, becoming erect and then turning green as the fruit develops. The basal leaves overlap at the base of the stem like iris leaves, old leaf bases are persistent. Leaves are narrow, ribbed, pointed and can be flat or slightly twisted.
Originally considered a member of the Lily family, Harperocallis flava has recently been reclassified into the newer Tofieldiaceae family.
The genus is named for Roland MacMillan Harper (1878-1966) who never l...

His entire life Paul Rebmann has ventured outdoors to enjoy nature. Whether he is hiking in mountain forests, wading through Florida swamps, or on the water in a kayak or canoe, Paul strives to satisfy his biophilia. As a nature photographer and Florida Master Naturalist, he attempts to bring the beauty and wonder of nature to others, so that they may see what they might not happen to experience for themselves, and to impart the importance of preserving our natural areas, not only for our enjoyment and quality of life, but also for the survival of the flora and fauna that surrounds us. Images by Paul have been published in field guides, various periodicals, exhibited in juried art shows and also used in exhibits at Lyonia Environmental...