Erinus alpinus

Erinus alpinus

Fairy Foxglove

FloralImages
Creative Commons License
Protected by a Creative Commons Licence.
Anthophyta
Flowering plants
Figwort family
Scrophulariaceae
Photographer: François Bahuaud


Not mine but generously lent to this site by François Bahuaud . Visit his site at www.oudon.net. © François Bahuaud 2004

Back to: Europe; Anthophyta; Neophyte; Scrophulariaceae; Flower; Guest

Enquiry / feedback.

01 May 2003
Section: Wild Plants of Europe
 
British Isles status: introduced after 1500 AD
Erinus alpinus

Fairy Foxglove

FloralImages
Creative Commons License
Protected by a Creative Commons Licence.
Anthophyta
Flowering plants
Figwort family
Scrophulariaceae
Photographer: John Crellin
French Pyrenees

Judith Hind comments:

"Erinus alpinus, in my opinion, but very pale, usually brighter pink or mauvish (but I've seen white ones)".

Dr E Charles Nelson agrees with this identification - thanks to both correspondents.

Back to: Europe; Anthophyta; Neophyte; Scrophulariaceae

Enquiry / feedback.

17 June 2003
Section: Wild Plants of Europe
Identification somewhat uncertain
British Isles status: introduced after 1500 AD