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Spanish Bluebell

Hyacinthoides hispanica

Description:

Similar to the common bluebell, but paler (and more blue than purple), and grows on upright stalks rather than drooping. Recently introduced to the UK, where it is a threat to the common bluebell. It easily hybridises with it, and as such the common bluebell is now protected.

Habitat:

Found in similar habitats to common bluebell - grassland, woodland and hedgerows. I found these in an open grassy area.

Notes:

I'm actually not entirely sure if this is the Spanish bluebell, or a hybrid. The anthers are not blue, but they are supposed to be in both the Spanish and hybrid bluebells... any help with this is appreciated.

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Colchester Borough (Essex), England, United Kingdom

Lat: 51.87, Long: 0.96

Spotted on May 7, 2012
Submitted on May 7, 2012

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