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Monday, 26 May 2014

Red Campion

One of my all time favourite wild flowers the Red Campion (Silene dioica).


I read that the crushed seeds of the Red Campion have been used to treat snake bites.
Several species of butterflies and bumblebees feed on the nectar of the flower and moths feed on the foliage. So its a very useful plant altogether.






And where did I shoot these images…….
a meadow in the Parkland where I walk sometimes.


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21 comments:

  1. aliqot26 May 2014 at 09:25

    This flower is a delight, and really abundant this year! Wonderful photos.

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  2. Noushka26 May 2014 at 11:17

    Gorgeous meadow, Roy!
    Very beautiful flowers and so colorful, really welcome with this cloudy weather that seems to never end!
    I can only imagine all the insects one can find there!
    Keep well and enjoy your week!

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    1. Roy Norris26 May 2014 at 21:43

      Thanks Noushka, yes I am waiting for the butterflies on that patch.

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  3. grammie g26 May 2014 at 15:33

    Hey Roy.... I can see why... they are real beauties!! Your photos of them are wonderfully detailed. That color is scrumptious looking!! : )

    Grace

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  4. Wilma26 May 2014 at 15:58

    Look at that meadow!

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  5. Amanda Peters26 May 2014 at 16:01

    It is a great looking flower and that is a large patch of them too, managed to see my first ever Green Hairstreak to day...yay..

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  6. Ana Freire26 May 2014 at 18:46

    Well... We had the Champions League, over here... last Saturday...
    Just kidding...
    Overwhelming images, with an absolutely amazing definition.
    Great work, Roy!
    I just love those images.
    Have a great week
    Ana

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    1. Roy Norris26 May 2014 at 21:45

      Yes Gareth Bale and all that.{:))
      Thanks Ana.

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  7. The Herald27 May 2014 at 10:46

    That's a beautiful display Roy. When(???) the sun decides to put in an appearance I'm sure that you'll have a good few days there photographing the bugs and the butterflies...[;o)

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    1. Roy Norris27 May 2014 at 14:46

      Thanks Trevor, yes when is a very good question.
      Its raining now and likely to for most of the week.

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  8. Margaret Birding For Pleasure28 May 2014 at 08:20

    HI Roy what a spectacular display of Campion.

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    1. Roy Norris28 May 2014 at 10:04

      They were planted especially Margaret which is the kind of thing they do in that Park.

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  9. Mary30 May 2014 at 18:58

    Useful and beautiful...what more can a person ask for? I can see why you love these.

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    1. Roy Norris31 May 2014 at 12:07

      They look even better when not cultivated like these Mary. I like to see them on the country road side banks.

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  10. John T.31 May 2014 at 12:36

    Your photos are always so bright and cheerful.

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  11. Helma31 May 2014 at 20:47

    The campion I find so beautiful.
    His color is really great to see :-)
    Very nice series Roy!

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