Sand Crocus |
Plantae
Monocots (Monocotyledons)
Asparagales |
Romulea columnae |
Family: Iridaceae |
Dawlish Warren
This flower is at the limit of its range at Dawlish and grows also in Tunisia for instance. At (dawlish) they claim this is partly due to their "better climate than most spots in Britain". I would not disagree. |
02 April 2005 |
Category: Wild-growing plants and fungi of the British Isles |
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British Isles status: native Vulnerable Rare Perennial |
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Photographer:
J R Crellin |
About the picture: NIKON D70 02/04/2005 10:46:57 1/125 sec - F/29 Lens: 60mm f/2.8 D Sensitivity: ISO 320 Exp. compensation: -1.3 EV Light value: 15.0
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