Pete's Walks - Greater Periwinkle

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Photo taken on 18/04/07 at Chalfont St Giles, Bucks., on Day 12 of my second Chiltern Way walk

I think this is a very bright and attractive flower. I saw it many times on my second Chiltern Way walk. It was introduced from the Mediterranean region and is now common in the south of England. It flowers in April and May.

 

Photo taken on 20/04/07 at Penn Bottom, Bucks., on Day 3 of my second Chiltern Way walk