Hello nature enthusiasts ! πΌ Itβs that special time of the month βWildflower Nature Journeyβ when we immerse ourselves in the wonderful world of wildflowers. Letβs captivate ourselves with the pristine beauty that nature generously presents. π
Wildflower Nature Journey 06.24 β A journey through the enchanting world of our local wildflowers this season. From the delicate alpine Edelweiss to the regal Turkβs cap lily, letβs unravel the mysteries and marvels of these untamed beauties that grace our landscape. Join me in uncovering the wonders of these natural treasures that bloom abundantly around us this month.
We all love wildflowers, but itβs important to respect their natural habitat. Share practical tips on how to enjoy these wonders without causing harm to the environment. From etiquette during hikes to taking photos instead of picking flowers, letβs learn to be respectful stewards of nature.
Wrap up our monthly journey with some reflections on the connection between humans and nature. Wildflowers not only offer us an extraordinary visual experience but also an opportunity to contemplate the beauty and fragility of life.
Vinca minor, It is now summer, but this flower often accompanies us from the beginning of spring until summer. Native to central and southern Europe, from Portugal and France north to the Netherlands and the Baltic States, east to the Caucasus, and also southwestern Asia in Turkey.
Lesser periwinkle, or Dwarf periwinkle are common names. Flowers: from March to middle of June (Lombardy region β Italy). It is often grown as a ground cover due to its ability to spread rapidly and form dense mats of foliage. Flowers are solitary in the leaf axils. they are violet-purple (pale purple or white in some cultivated selections), 2β3 centimetres in diameter, with a five-lobed corolla. Few flowers still produced into the autumn. The closely related species Vinca major is similar, but larger in all parts, and also has relatively broader leaves with a hairy margin.
It is often used as a ground cover in gardens, parks, and landscapes. There are numerous cultivars, with different flower colours and variegated foliage. Many have a less vigorous habit than the species, and are therefore more suitable for smaller gardens. The following cultivars have gained the Royal Horticultural Societyβs Award of Garden Merit. In any case, the photographs shown here were taken in the undergrowth of a relatively wild area, not very far from where I live.
This flower, like the flowers of the last three months (Cornus mas β Vicia villosa β Ornithogalum umbellatum), was also among the first flowers to be photographed in macro and close up.
Photos with: Sony A6000 with LAOWA 65mm Macro F2.8
Join me in this monthly adventure among the wildflowers and be inspired by the extraordinary diversity of the nature surrounding us. πΈβ¨ #wildflowers #floralphotography #floralpics #floralimages
See you next month, which will be wild flower ? Stay tuned.
Have all the best.
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