Anagallis arvensis   Scarlet Pimpernel

Anagallis arvensis

The blue form of this well known plant is more common in continental Europe than the red form with which we are familiar in the British Isles. Both forms were growing together here at this roadside.

Near Zeebug, Gozo 23rd March 2005

Added on 26th December 2005, updated 29th June 2008, updated Feb 26th 2010, updated 24th August 2018

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