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Beautiful Wild Soapweed (Saponaria officinalis) A01-03

I have found these pretty flowering plants in several locations here, they are always growing in huge patches in sandy soil near the sea. This is just one of many areas on Strand Bakke showing how they grow, the soil here is sand at the top of our coastal hillside.
This particular area is where I found my Sand Lizard yesterday, amd at the same time last year.

Photographed on 08 01 2016 using;
Canon EOS 400D SLR Digital Camera and Tamron Tele macro Lens.
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12 comments

RHH said:

Can't help with the ID, John, but a lovely shot.
8 years ago

Stormlizard replied to RHH:

Thank you Ron, it is typical of our coast and beaches, true nature without 'Hot dog vendors' etc.

It has since been identified Ron, it is 'Wild Soapweed (Saponaria officinalis) '
8 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautifully captured.
Congrats on Explore.
8 years ago ( translate )

Stormlizard replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Thank you very much Jaap.
8 years ago

Stormlizard said:

Thank you very much Alda.
8 years ago

Stormlizard said:

Thank you,yes it is, and only a stones throw from my home.
8 years ago

Jenny McIntyre said:

Lovely view here
8 years ago ( translate )

Stormlizard replied to Jenny McIntyre:

Thank you Jenny, it is my local beach.
8 years ago

Stormlizard said:

@ Beatrice,
Merci beaucoup Beatrice.
8 years ago ( translate )

Majka said:

Wonderful
8 years ago ( translate )

Stormlizard replied to Majka:

Thank you Majka, yes it is a very pretty pink flower.
8 years ago

Stormlizard said:

Thank you Maria Lovasz.
5 years ago ( translate )