Wild Bergamot

Photograph

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image showcases a vibrant pink flower against a dark background, highlighting the intricately shaped petals and delicate textures. Soft, fuzzy details embellish the petals, which appear to be topped with tiny droplets.

The image showcases a vibrant pink flower against a dark background, highlighting the intricately shaped petals and delicate textures. Soft, fuzzy details embellish the petals, which appear to be topped with tiny droplets.

Name/Title

Wild Bergamot

Entry/Object ID

2016.17.9

Description

Close-up view of a single blooming pink bergamot flower.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

color photo

Category

Alumni Artist, On-Display at Calvin University, Plants and Nature

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

19-3/4 in

Width

15-3/4 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

26 in

Width

22 in

General Notes

Note

Expanded Wall Label: Also known as Horse Mint, the Wild Bergamot is widely distributed throughout Michigan. Usually seen in mid to late summer, entire sandy fields or meadows may be heavily covered with these pink or lavender blossoms. They are members of the Mint family, and have a mildly “minty” aroma. The individual blossoms are very intricate, and begin as clusters of narrow flowers tipped with delicate hairs at the tips. Later in the season, the central flowers shed, and the flowers form a ring around the ends of the stem. Only by observing these very close-up can the real beauty and intricacy be fully appreciated.