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Lychnis flos-cuculi
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Colour: |
Pink |
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Flowering: |
May - June |
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Height: |
Up to 32" (80 cm) |
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Family: |
Caryophyllaceae |
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Ragged Robin |
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As the name suggests, Ragged Robin is a ragged looking
flower about 2.5 cms diameter. The five pink (sometimes
white) petals are deeply divided into four parts. The leaves
are narrow, lance-shaped and rough.
Ragged Robin is a common flower in wet, marshy areas and
this one was found near our pond.
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