Scarlet Milkweed, Asclepias curassavica L., Asclepiadaceae

            Asclepias curassavica, commonly called Mexican Butterfly Weed, Blood-flower, Scarlet Milkweed or, Tropical Milkweed, is a species of flowering plant in the  family, Asclepiadaceae. It is native to the American tropics and has a pantropical distribution as an introduced species. It is grown as an ornamental garden plant and as a source of food for butterflies.
   

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Taken in: India / Karnataka / Bangalore / RT Nagar (show map)

Taken on: July 2, 2013

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Camera: Nikon D90, f/20.0, 1/100 sec, 250mm (=375mm), ISO 1600 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D90
Aperture:	f/20.0
Exposure Time:	0.01 sec (1/100)
Focal Length:	250mm (35mm equivalent: 375mm)
ISO:	1600
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Aperture-priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Spot
White Balance:	Auto
Gain Control:	High gain up
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Ver.1.00
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