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Grass of Parnassus. Parnassia palustris

by Amelia
A flower of cold beauty and a symbol of 'the wilderness and wetlands'.

Also known as the 'bog star', it isn't actually a grass at all, belonging to an entirely different botanical class.

It isn't a common flower, although possibly many people would miss it as it is so tiny.
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Don Sutherland said:

Fantastic macro shot.
10 years ago ( translate )

Amelia said:

Thank you Don. I am honoured.
10 years ago

Schussentäler said:

wonderful macro;
the beauty of little things in the nature
10 years ago

©UdoSm said:

A perfect photo. congratulations, Udo
10 years ago ( translate )

Chris10 said:

I still know, you love these tiny flowers Amelia. Somewhere in my neighbourhood there grew last sommer thousends of them. It was so beautiful to see.... Yous is very sharp and a beauty to see.

Best wishes, Christien.
10 years ago

Nick Weall said:

purr fect
8 years ago ( translate )

Steve D said:

What a beautiful shot here Amelia and my Y.S is added for sure .. very well taken indeed

Best wishes ... Steve
8 years ago

Sarah O' said:

**Amelia**, a perfect little bloom, so clear, pristene and delicate. great focus and capture.
kind greetings, Sarah YS
8 years ago

Bergfex said:

Whow!
It grows in the alps, too.
8 years ago

Marie-claire Gallet said:

WOW, Magnificent macro !!! Just love it *********************
8 years ago

Puzzler4879 said:

A magnificent shot, Amelia!!
Very much enjoyed in "Amazing Details."
8 years ago ( translate )

Valfal said:

What an amazingly detailed little flower, so beautifully captured!
8 years ago ( translate )

Petar Bojić said:

Gorgeous close up!
8 years ago ( translate )

Eve said:

Magnifique !
7 years ago ( translate )