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Lysimachia monelli Formerly known as Anagallis monelli, with a little beetle on the side :) Blue pimpernel,Lysimachia monelli Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Lysimachia monelli

Formerly known as Anagallis monelli, with a little beetle on the side :)

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''Lysimachia monelli'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae, native to the Mediterranean region. It is not to be confused with ''Lysimachia foemina'', which has very similar blue flowers, but broader leaves and can be found also in colder climates. In a comparison of DNA sequences, ''L. monelli'' was shown to be most closely related to ''L. foemina''. The latter had been thought by many to be closest to ''L. arvensis'', and some authors had even included ''L. foemina'' as a.. more

Similar species: Ericales
Species identified by RMFelix
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By RMFelix

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Uploaded Apr 3, 2016. Captured Apr 2, 2016 13:00.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/4.5
  • 1/500s
  • ISO160
  • 80mm