Monday, November 10, 2014

Papaver rhaeticum

Papaver rhaeticum
Yellow alpine poppy, Rhaetian alpine poppy
Pavot des Alppes rhétiques

Found in the Pyrenees, southwest and eastern Alpes; in limestone rocks and screes, 1500 to 3050 meters
It is a quite rare and localized alpine poppy (www.plantworldseeds.com)
The flowers are 4 petaled and light yellow to orange. 
This quite rare and very localised alpine poppy, has light yellow to orange petals 


Leaves
In Situ, on the top of Mt.Ventoux.10.03.14

Blossom

 

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