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Thursday, 15 October 2015

FFF204 - ANDROMEDA

Andromeda polifolia, common name bog-rosemary, is a species of flowering plant native to Northern parts of the Northern Hemisphere. It is the only member of the genus Andromeda, and is only found in bogs in cold peat-accumulating areas.

 It is a small shrub growing to 10–20 centimetres (rarely to 40 cm) tall with slender stems. The leaves are evergreen, alternately arranged, lanceolate, 1–5 centimetres long and 2–8 millimetres broad, dark green above (purplish in winter) and white beneath with the leaf margins curled under. The flowers are bell-shaped, white to pink, 5–8 mm long; flowering is in late spring to early summer. The fruit is a small capsule containing numerous seeds.

 'Compacta' shown here is a small evergreen shrub to 20cm in height, with oval leaves and terminal clusters of clear pink, globose flowers.
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17 comments:

  1. Lois Evensen15 October 2015 at 06:38

    What lovely shades of pink!

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  2. Tom15 October 2015 at 10:21

    It's a pretty little thing!

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  3. Anonymous15 October 2015 at 11:11

    Never seen these - so cute! They remind me a little on a snowdrop.

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  4. Ingmarie We15 October 2015 at 13:21

    Beatiful andromeda! I have one too

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  5. Romi15 October 2015 at 18:41

    They are lovely. It is amazing that these pretty flowers share the name with a galaxy.

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  6. Annas Nadelbuch15 October 2015 at 21:35

    Oh , i love those little flowers, they`re remind me a bit of Lily of the Valley ! Great shot !
    Have a lucky weekend .

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  7. Sara Chapman15 October 2015 at 21:54

    Very cute. The flowers look like pink Lily of the Valley, a bit.

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  8. Anonymous16 October 2015 at 00:43

    Hello Nick,
    what wonderful little blossoms. They look like amazing bells!
    I wish you a nice weekend,
    moni

    http://www.reflexionblog.de

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  9. Seraphinas Phantasie16 October 2015 at 00:55

    Fabulous tiny flowers. Amazing !
    Best regards, Synnöve

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  10. Maribel16 October 2015 at 04:07

    So beautiful.

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  11. Zauberpalme16 October 2015 at 04:54

    Amazing colors. Thank you for sharing and hosting. Have a nice weekend.

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  12. bijjen16 October 2015 at 04:55

    Dear Nick,
    what a amazing flower, very lovely......
    Very fairytale....
    Lovely greetings
    Jen

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  13. Nicole/Frau Frieda16 October 2015 at 06:17

    Pretty in pink!! I love it ;))

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  14. Amy Johnson16 October 2015 at 06:40

    Another plant I've never seen before. I am sure getting an education over here! Gorgeous, unique flowers!

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  15. Anne Seltmann16 October 2015 at 08:53

    How beautiful is this flower. I have never seen them.
    Thank you for showing me!

    best regards

    Anne

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  16. Ela18 October 2015 at 03:42

    What can I say...these are so beautiful flowers !!!
    Happy weekend !

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  17. Aletta20 October 2015 at 23:18

    Gorgeous flowers!

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