Silene colorata

Silene colorata by the seaside

A little bit closer

A lot closer

Patches of Silene coloroata in a field on Akrotiri peninsula

Silene colorata is one of the 27 species of Silene in Crete. It is very abundant near beaches and where there is sandy soil. The tiny flowers (the petals are only 5 to 8mm long) form beautiful pink carpets. Look a little closer and each flower is very impressive, tiny and perfect.

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