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Viola fragrans

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Viola fragrans - click to enlarge

 
Viola fragrans

 

Viola fragrans - click to enlarge

 

Viola fragrans

 

Viola fragrans - click to enlarge

 

Viola fragrans

 

Viola fragrans - click to enlarge

 

Viola fragrans

 

Viola fragrans - click to enlarge

 

Yellow Viola fragrans
 

Viola fragrans is a high altitude (above 1400m) endemic flower. This rare flower can be found flowering from May to July in rocky places and scree. It often grows through other (often spiny) plants where it's very thin stem can be supported. The flowers can be white, yellow or violet.

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