Scarlet Pimpernel

Anagallis arvensis

This is a small pretty annual which I sometimes come across on my walks. The brilliant red petals are only 4 to 7mm wide, and the plant only grows ups to 15cm tall. It is also known as ‘Poor Man’s Weather-glass’, for the flowers will only open when the sun is shining.

It flowers May to September, and grows on wasteland, fields and coastland. It is widespread and generally common.

07/16 by Peter Hillman Categories: Nature Photography, Plants, Wild FlowersTags: Anagallis arvensis, Flower, Flowers, Macro, Macro Photography, Nature, Nature Photography, Primulaceae, Scarlet Pimpernel, Wild Flowers, Wildlife, Wildlife Photography 4 Comments

4 thoughts on “Scarlet Pimpernel”

Beautiful capture of a tiny flower. Scarlet pimpernel has naturalized here in the States, but most people have never noticed it at their feet.

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Pete Hillman's Nature Photography says:

Jul 27, 2016 at pm

Thank you Martha 🙂 Yes, it is easy to pass by unless you happen to keep an eye open for it. It is one of my favourite wild flowers.

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