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Spanish Bluebell; Jacinto de los Bosques

Hyacinthoides hispanica

Description:

Spring-flowering bulbous perennial native to the Iberian Peninsula. It is distinguished from the common bluebell by its paler, larger blue flowers, more erect flower stem (raceme), broader leaves, blue anthers (where the common bluebell has creamy-white ones) and little or no scent compared to the strong fragrant scent of the northern species.

Habitat:

Pine tree forest. Parque Natural de Sierra de Gredos

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/250 sec.; f/8; ISO Speed Rating: 400. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm. No Flash fired

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arlanda
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arlanda

Castilla y León, Spain

Spotted on May 17, 2015
Submitted on Jun 26, 2015

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