Leaf spiral

[tb2]

A detail from a begonia leaf, of a type related to the "Escargot" variety.

Tony

For more info: http://photoreflect.blogspot.com/2008/07/begonias-fibonacci-and-fame.html

 

[Dmitri]

Strange looking leaf! Nice shot

 

[bazza]

Nice shot, well spotted...

 

[tb2]

Thanks Dmitri & Bazza). I went with my wife to buy a few plants - she for the garden, me for their photographic potential . This one's a bit of an oddity as begonias go!

Regards, Tony

 

[Antarctican]

I've never seen a begonia like that! Looks great closeup like that...good eye. Escargot indeed.