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Anagallis foemina
Is a low-growing annual herbaceous plant of the genus Anagallis belonging to the Myrsinaceae family. Flowers are about 8 mm in diameter, have a short stalk, are produced in the leaf axils and are usually blue, but exceptionally they may be red.
Is native to central and southern Europe and has been introduced in Africa, northern and eastern Asia, North and South America and western Australia. It grows in scrub, uncultivated soils and grasslands. It prefers dry, nutrient- and lime-rich soils, at an altitude of 0–1,200 metres (0–3,900 ft) above sea level.
Parque Natural Lagunas de La Mata
Spotted on Apr 6, 2012
Submitted on Apr 18, 2012
3 Comments
Most of the weeds that i have spotted are native to the Mediterranean.So now a days if I need to ID i go straight to a Mediterranean link first.
Thanks! They are very common sight in the Mediterranean part of my country. There is also a red version that I will post later on :-)
Gorgeous!