Centaurea pullata
This low-growing plant is a perennial and has pinkish-purple flowers. It favours stony ground and is only found in the Iberian Peninsula. It is a member of the Daisy (Asteraceae) family of plants and flowers from April until July.
The specimen above was photographed in Portugal in
May.
Wild Orchids in Wales
Dozens of wild orchid are featured in the First Nature Guide to
Locating and Identifying Wild Orchids in Wales
Wild Orchids in The Burren
Ireland's world-famous limestone pavement habitat
in County Clare is home to nearly every wild orchid found in Ireland.
A full colour guide to the Burren's orchids is now available
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