Sunday, June 18, 2006
Sianpuolukka kukassa - Bearberry in flower
Myös sianpuolukka (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) kukkii jo. Molempien "pohjanrypäleiden" (arctos = pohjoinen, stafyle = rypäle), sianpuolukan ja riekonmarjan kukka on ruukkumainen ja hyvin ahdassuinen. Kuva Värriö kolmoselta.
Also bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) is already in flower. Both bearberry and its nearest relative, alpine bearberry (A. alpinus) have small flowers that resemble a clay pot with very narrow mouth. This specimen grows in Varrio III.
Also bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) is already in flower. Both bearberry and its nearest relative, alpine bearberry (A. alpinus) have small flowers that resemble a clay pot with very narrow mouth. This specimen grows in Varrio III.