Saturday, 30 April 2016

May Calendar 2016: Red Campion

May: Red Campion

Attractive Vivid Pink  


Silene dioica
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Genus: Silene

habitat: partially shady to sunny spot
distribution: throughout British Isles




May is the beginning of the summer!  As the spring atmosphere is fading, the greenness of young leaves becomes vibrant, more and more colourful flowers appear.

Here is red campion, with impressive vibrant deep pink flowers.  It can be seen often around woodlands, under hedges or in fields.  The cluster of flowers are on the top of hairy brilliant green leaves.

These pink flowers add colourfulness to the early summer green, just like a hint of delicate spice.  When you see the pink flowers, the summer is coming soon!

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