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Myosotis solange

 

Myosotis solange - click to enlarge

 
Myosotis solange

 

Myosotis solange - click to enlarge

 
Myosotis solange

 

Myosotis solange - click to enlarge

 
Myosotis solange

 

Myosotis solange - click to enlarge

 
Myosotis solange

 

Myosotis solange - click to enlarge

 
Myosotis solange - flower detail

 

Myosotis solange - click to enlarge

 
Myosotis solange - size compared to a fingertip

 

Myosotis solange location - click to enlarge

 

The flowers grow near the rocks in the middle of the slope

 

Myosotis solange is a dwarf perennial found in only one locality of the White Mountains covering a few square metres on a north facing slope at just over 2000m. It bears blue and white flowers in summer (June to August) and is related to Myosotis alpestris from the mountains of central Europe. It is listed in the Greek Red Data Book as endangered

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