Whenever and wherever I am in the mountains, I'm always struck by the amazing array of flowers that survive and thrive in inhospitable surroundings. Here are an assortment of photos - usually taken to aid identification when I return to base.
I heartily recommend www.ukwildflowers.com which has a substantial selection of European Wild Flowers as well as UK which can be searched through close-up thumbnail images
Posted by Di Brooksbank on Saturday, January 21, 2012 Under: Alps
Gentianella Campestris - small clusters of mauve flowers. (Small white flowers around it are Eyebright)
It's normally accepted that Field Gentian has 4 petals and German (or Chiltern) Gentian has 5 - but I've seem plants with both occurring quite naturally in the French Alps.
Found below Col de la Croix du Bonhomme, Tour du Mont Blanc, France July 2011
