The Scarlet Pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis), although just a tiny delicate flower can be found all over the World. The flower only opens when the sun shines, at other times you would probably not even notice the green stems that grow laterally amongst grass. The flower itself if very small, but the stems of the plant can grow up to 50cm in length. In the Mediterranean region the flowers are blue being a sub species of the plant (Anagallis foemina). It is an 'Annual' and therefore reseeds from the centre base of the plant.
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Roy, It's always good to see these tiny little jewels as they 'sparkle' amongst grass on a bright sunny day...[;o)
ReplyDeleteCertainly is Trevor, lovley little things.
Deleteheerlijk om nu nog zulke mooie momenten te pakken.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bas.
DeleteI love scarlet pimpernel though rarely see it growing wild in this area - have had it in my garden years ago but it disappeared.
ReplyDeleteIts certainly difficult to find D.
Deletenice shots Roy and thanks for the kind words on the B&W. taken with a lens you used to own :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Pete.{:))
DeleteLovely photos of this pretty flower.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gunilla.
DeleteThey are easily overlooked as they are so small.
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteA small but beautiful flower with a beautiful color!
ReplyDeleteThanks Helma.
DeleteA pretty flower. I don't think I have ever seen one.
ReplyDeleteThey are really small John and if the sun isn't out, they don't come out .
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