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Ragged Robin Deep pink flowers with 5 deeply cut petals that are clustered on the ends of long, thin stalks. <br /> <br /> This plant was introduced from Europe, but has become naturalized in the northeastern United States. The species name means &quot;cuckoo flower&quot;, which is another common name for the plant. Geotagged,Lychnis flos-cuculi,Ragged Robin,Spring,United States,flower,pink,pink wildflower,wildflower Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Ragged Robin

Deep pink flowers with 5 deeply cut petals that are clustered on the ends of long, thin stalks.

This plant was introduced from Europe, but has become naturalized in the northeastern United States. The species name means "cuckoo flower", which is another common name for the plant.

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The Ragged Robin

"Lychnis flos-cuculi" is a herbaceous perennial plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. This species is native to Europe, where it is found along roads and in wet meadows and pastures. However, "Lychnis flos-cuculi" has become naturalized in parts of the northern United States and eastern Canada.

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Similar species: Pinks, Cactuses, And Allies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Mar 15, 2018. Captured May 16, 2017 14:20 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/6.3
  • 1/664s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm

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