Hyacinthus amethystinus   Pyrenean Hyacinth Endemic

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We had some tantlising views of this plant, endemic to the central Pyrenees, in large numbers by the side of the road as we sped past it in the minibus but eventually found a few to photograph. The grass-like leaves make it virtually impossible to locate until it flowers in its usual grassy habitats.

Hyacinthus amethystinus

Hyacinthus amethystinus Pyrenean Hyacinth

Cirque de Gavarnie, French Pyrenees 9th June 2009

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Hyacinthus amethystinus

Cirque de Gavarnie, French Pyrenees 9th June 2009

Added on December 15th 2009, updated 7th April 2010

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