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Scarlet Pimpernel - Anagallis arvensis

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Scarlet Pimpernel Scarlet Pimpernel - Anagallis arvensis dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 2 Dec 2021, 9:09 p.m. 18 Jul 2021, 10:58 a.m.
Scarlet Pimpernel Scarlet Pimpernel - Anagallis arvensis dylan Northern Lower Failand 13 May 2022, 11:27 a.m. 24 Apr 2022, 4:28 p.m.
Scarlet Pimpernel Scarlet Pimpernel - Anagallis arvensis dylan Golden Hill Allotments 20 Jun 2021, 5:47 p.m. 19 Jun 2021, 2:50 p.m.
Scarlet Pimpernel Scarlet Pimpernel - Anagallis arvensis dylan Golden Hill Allotments 20 Jun 2021, 5:47 p.m. 19 Jun 2021, 2:50 p.m.
Scarlet Pimpernel Scarlet Pimpernel - Anagallis arvensis dylan Golden Hill Allotments 20 Jun 2021, 5:47 p.m. 19 Jun 2021, 2:50 p.m.
Scarlet Pimpernel Scarlet Pimpernel - Anagallis arvensis dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 23 Jun 2021, 7:37 p.m. 23 Jun 2021, 5:24 p.m.

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Species Description

Fairly common and widespread throughout the UK especially in the South West. Habitat includes: Wasteland, arable / cultivated land e.g. allotments, gardens, rabbit warrens, rocky / bare sites e.g. coastal cliffs, chalk downland, heathland sand dunes, pathways etc. 'Shepherd's weather-glass', 'Shepherd's clock', 'Poor man's weather-glass' (name derives from the fact its lowers close in poor weather), 'old man's weathervane', Blue-scarlet pimpernel, Red pimpernel, Red chickweed, 'Poor man's barometer'. Primrose family. Growing Habit: Annual / Short-lived Perennial. Flowers: May to October.

7 subspecies:

  • Anagallis arvensis arvensis azurea (Anagallis arvensis infrasubsp. azurea)
  • Anagallis arvensis arvensis carnea (Anagallis arvensis infrasubsp. carnea)
  • Anagallis arvensis arvensis lilacina (Anagallis arvensis infrasubsp. lilacina)
  • Anagallis arvensis arvensis pallida (Anagallis arvensis infrasubsp. pallida)
  • Anagallis arvensis arvensis viridiflora (Anagallis arvensis infrasubsp. viridiflora)
  • Scarlet Pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis subsp. arvensis)
  • Blue Pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis subsp. foemina) - Archaeophyte.