It was too early in the year to see the interesting thing about this plant which are the exserted pink anthers but you can see a hint of pink in the tight buds. The plant is named after Nikolaus Joseph Freiherr von Jacquin an 18th century Dutch scientist who studied chemistry medicine and botany.

Bernina Alps above Pontresina, Engadine, Switzerland 5th July 2010

Added on 8th November 2010, updated 28th May 2013