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Proposed photographic standards: Cacti

For background and rationale, see Baskauf, S.J. and B.K. Kirchoff (2008) Digital plant images as specimens: toward standards for photographing living plants.  Vulpina 7:16-30.

A. Whole plant

1. entire plant
In addition to an image focused solely on the individual, it is beneficial to show the whole plant in its habitat.

B. "Bark"

1. lower part of stem, if different from photosynthesizing stem

C. Stem

1. entire column, stem, or pad
This view should show detail that may not seen in the whole plant image.

D. Areole

1. areole, showing orientation of spines

E. Leaf (if present)
Appropriate for species having leaves, e.g. Pereskia

F. Apex

1. apical region

G. Flower; same as woody angiosperms

1. whole inflorescence

2. lateral view of flower

3. frontal view of flower

4. ventral view of flower showing perianth

5. if the flower is large, a close-up of its interior

H. Fruit

1. on plant

2. lateral view

3. cross section of fruit, or open fruit if dehiscent

4. seeds

5. young fruit

Except as noted, images (c) Steven J. Baskauf - click on link for info on individual images.