Piper sarmentosum

Latin Name	Observation date	Location
Piper sarmentosum	12 09 2024	North Acèh Regency, Acèh, Indonesia

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Piper sarmentosum flowers are unique. Pale green in color, this flower is elongated like a small cob. On closer inspection, the texture appears to be full of small flowers that come together to form a compact structure. Not only that, this flower is also an attraction for small insects who stop by to look for nectar. I observed a small bee busily flitting from one flower to another, adding a sense of life to this simple scene.

To capture it, I used a macro lens and looked for the best angle. Soft afternoon lighting helps emphasize the details of this flower. I also tried to capture the interaction between bees and Piper sarmentosum flowers, hoping to tell the beauty of this natural relationship that is often missed by the naked eye.

Observing Piper sarmentosum flowers reminded me how diverse and beautiful the flora around us is. Plants that are often considered ordinary turn out to be unique if we take the time to pay attention.

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Camera used	Smartphone
Lens	Macro
F-stop	-
Iso speed	ISO
Focal length	MM
Photography	Piper sarmentosum
Location	Aceh Indonesia
Photographer	@bananaklatbarat

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Link to original	community
Link	https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/252412864
Latitude Longitude	Map
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=4.9786331	=97.2221421	https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.9786331&mlon=97.2221421#map=12/4.9786/97.2221

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