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Dryas octopetala
An arctic-alpine flowering plant in the family Rosaceae, spotted here in the Swiss Alps at 2200 m above sea level. Delicate white flower. The scientific name refers to the eight petals of the flower, an unusual number in the Rosaceae family.
Limestone outcrops.
Grows on dry spots where snow melts early.
Spotted on Jun 15, 2011
Submitted on Jun 16, 2011
3 Comments
Yes, I was suprised to find this plant in Iceland, because I thought it prefers habitats on limestone substrate. And yeah Iceland is a facinating place and really worth visiting!
Thanks Meik! Similarities with Iceland flora are not entirely unexpected... although I would expect volcanic soil would create opportunities for different species. I would love to go there one day!
Great picture! I spotted this species in Iceland, too.