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Wildflowers of Europe

Lychnis flos-jovis

Family : CARYOPHYLLACEAE (Carnation Family)
Common Name (UK) : Flower of Jove
Common Name (DE) : Jupiternelke
Common Name (FR) : Oeillet de dieux, Oeil de Jupiter, Lychnis fleur de Jupiter
Habitat : Native to the central Alps and found at elevations of 1,000–2,400 m
Remarks :
First appearing : June
Abundance :

  • Photo Date :June 14, 2016
  • Location :Parc National du Mercantour, Vallon de la Minière
  • Photo Date :June 14, 2016
  • Location :Parc National du Mercantour, Vallon de la Minière
  • Photo Date :June 14, 2016
  • Location :Parc National du Mercantour, Vallon de la Minière