Potato Flower (Solanum tuberosum)

Enlarged 8x life-size, 2-part

Family: Solanaceae

In nature, the Potato flower branches usually divide into two stalks, each with multiple flowers. The gramopetalous corolla’s 5 points are radially symmetrical, marked by yellow lines that equally transverse & divide. The 5 stamen sets are fused to form a conical stamina. The corolla and stamina detach to reveal the superior pistil. The powder coated paint on the stamina and stem give life-like texture that provides realism to the model. 5 petals, 5 sepals, 5 sets of stamen all fall into Fibonacci’s sequence. Similar flower structures to the Potato flower are Peppers (Capsicum annuum) and Tomatoes (Lycopersicum esculentum).

7 x 7 x 15”, ½ kg