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Author Topic: an autumnal trip to the Eifel/Germany  (Read 1216 times)

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an autumnal trip to the Eifel/Germany
« on: September 30, 2014, 08:34:16 AM »
Here are some pics  from a short trip to Nettersheim/ Eifel

1. the colchicum site near Nettersheim
rest -  Colchicums - please note different shade and width of petals

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Re: an autumnal trip to the Eifel/Germany
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2014, 08:39:38 AM »
Part 2

1. Gentianella ciliata

and some colourful fruits

2. + 3. Euonymus europaeus
4. Crataegus monogyna
5. Prunus spinosa

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Re: an autumnal trip to the Eifel/Germany
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2014, 08:41:54 AM »
-   and the last one

Virburnum opulus


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Re: an autumnal trip to the Eifel/Germany
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2014, 05:52:34 PM »
Gerd,
thanks for showing the first autumnal colors of Eifel mountains.
Like the Gentianella ciliata, guess is one of the rarer species in the meadow.
Best wishes
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Re: an autumnal trip to the Eifel/Germany
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2014, 06:27:38 AM »
Gerd,
thanks for showing the first autumnal colors of Eifel mountains.
Like the Gentianella ciliata, guess is one of the rarer species in the meadow.

Thank you Armin!

and - yes, the Gentianella is indeed rare there.

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