Jade Vine

Macro photograph of a jade vine (Strongylodon macrobotrys) flower, showing the characteristic pale turquoise-green petals curling against a dark background. The jade vine is native to the rainforests of the Philippines and is noted for its unusually coloured flowers. Shallow depth of field retains fine surface texture across the central petals while the background falls to near black. Shot in controlled glasshouse conditions.