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Hepatica nobilis
The common hepatica is a well known and cherished wildflower in Norway. The genus name in latin, nobilis, means nobel. This small herbaceous perennial plant grows to a maximum height of 10 cm. The flower colour varies from the light blues to deep blue and purple. The blue in this picture is the most common variety.
Woodland in the Northern Hemisphere.
Beautiful and tiny blue flower that in Norway is the first sign of spring.
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Three, very pretty, flower photos....
Three, very pretty, flower photos....
Also known as common hepatica, kidneywort, pennywort and by its scientific name, Anemone hepatica, this perennial herb has a long history of medicinal herbal use especially for liver ailments. References to liverwort can be found in the pages of Maude Grieve's 1931 Modern Herbal and in the Physician's Desk Reference for Herbal Medicine.
Scientific name: Anemone hepatica
Anemone hepatica grows 5–15 cm high.
A favourite in spring ceejayalyssa! :D
what a pretty flower
Thank you Ali, I am looking forward to seeing more spottings from you!
amazing
Thank you Adarsha (a little bit delayed response) :)
That is very beautiful!
Thank you guys, appreciated!
Beautiful!
good shot.. :)
Thanks nok2007 :)
wow !
Looks fantastic
Thanks for your comment Jason Alexander :) They are quite pretty little things.
So colorful!
Hi Yulia, sorry for late reply - is this global or Ontario?
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Thank you very much KatCuff and Veetorious, appreciate your comments!
Absolutely stunning flower! Beautiful shots! : )
Beautiful series!
Thanks AnjaliAnantharam! :)
Beautiful!
Thank you very much LizAndersen! To me they are such a wonderful sign of spring (especially after winter 2010-2011 lasting for FIVE MONTHS). I am pretty sure I used my Sigma 18-200. If not may have been my tele-macro, also a Sigma (70-300) - will have to double check..