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Winter Aconite
LizandDave

Winter Aconite (Eranthis hyemalis)

About 50 of these pretty flowers coming up with just 2 open for a photo, probably due to the very cold weather of late. On a mild sunny day they open fully and look great.
Apparently introduced from Europe in 1596 and first recorded in the wild in 1838, so they have been "wild" for a long time now.
This is common in England but uncommon in Kent and usually found in parks and churchyards.
Dave
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Habitat
Churchyard
Location
Fawkham, Kent, UK
Date taken
02/02/15
Scientific name
Eranthis hyemalis
Equipment used
Fuji HS10 Bridge
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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Aren't they beautiful.... such a lovely splash of colour to have at this time of year.

Thanks Dave.
 
Stanley Jones
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Gorgfeous species with fabulous showy yellow flowers! Excellent low-level close-up! Fabulous work L&D!!!!
 

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Wild Flowers, Trees, Shrubs, Fungi
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