Flower ids Switzerland (1 Viewer)

Brosnabirder

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• May 22, 2016

• #1

Can anybody help to id these flowers please?
First two pictures taken in July over last four years at altitudes between 1,500 and 2,000 metres. I can't remembered where and when I took the last picture but it was definitely in Switzerland

My guesses are
1. Arnica montana
2. Aster Alpinus
3. No idea

 

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Xenospiza

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• May 22, 2016

• #2

1. is a Leopardsbane, based on the heart-shaped leaves I'd say Doronicum austriacum.
2. is correct.
3. looks like Green-winged Orchid to me.

 

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aeshna5

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• May 23, 2016

• #3

Xenospiza said:

1. is a Leopardsbane, based on the heart-shaped leaves I'd say Doronicum austriacum.
2. is correct.
3. looks like Green-winged Orchid to me.

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Those would be my suggestions too.

 

Brosnabirder

Well-known member

• May 23, 2016

• #4

At least I got one right ;-)

I must get a proper flower field guide. Any suggestions for Europe/central Europe gratefully received. Would be ok in English or German.

Thank you both very much for the id help.
ATB
Tom

 

Xenospiza

Distracted

• May 23, 2016

• #5

For the Alps I use "The Alpine Flowers of Britain and Europe" by Grey-Wilson and Blamey. I am not the biggest fan of Blamey's illustrations, but they work.

However, for Switzerland this looks like the best choice: http://www.flora-helvetica.ch (not cheap, but you must be used to that! I am actually tempted to get it...)
On line, this site ranks high for me: https://www.infoflora.ch/de/

 

Brosnabirder

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• May 23, 2016

• #6

Thanks for the info. The website looks good. I'll try that first and then look at Flora Helvetica. Expensive alright but the euro and franc price is the same so better value in francs. Think I'd need a look at a copy before spending that much money. I probably need to start off small and get to know the common species first.