Perennial Knawel
Dinodd parhaol |
Plantae
Eu-dicots (True dicotyledons)
Caryophyllales |
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Scleranthus perennis subsp. perennis |
| Family: Caryophyllaceae |
Powys (Radnorshire).
A very dry April had killed off most vegetation on the thin soils over acidic rocks. The Knawel burst into flower soon after the rains though. Rock-rose leaves at the top right also surviving. |
| 12 May 2007 |
| Category: Wild-growing plants and fungi of the British Isles |
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British Isles status: native Endangered Rare Perennial |
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Photographer:
J R Crellin |
About the picture: NIKON D70 12/05/2007 16:16:55 1/100 sec - F/9 Lens: 60mm f/2.8 D Sensitivity: ISO 320 Depth of field: 0.02 m (0.49 - 0.51) Light value: 11.3
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