Whenever and wherever I am in the mountains, I'm always struck by the amazing array of flowers that survive and thrive in inhospitable surroundings. Here are an assortment of photos - usually taken to aid identification when I return to base.
I heartily recommend www.ukwildflowers.com which has a substantial selection of European Wild Flowers as well as UK which can be searched through close-up thumbnail images
Tulipa Silvestris ssp Australis - differentiated by the red on the back of the petals This specimen was found on the Sierra Bernia ridge, Costa Blanca May 2004
