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Paperwhite

Narcissus papyraceus

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Narcissus papyraceus (from papyrus and aceus; meaning paper-like), one of a few species known as paperwhite, is a perennial bulbous plant native to the western Mediterranean region, from Greece to Portugal plus Morocco and Algeria. The pictured flowered plant, was spotted in Kala Nera village, Pagasitikos gulf, Greece.

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PublishedJanuary 21, 2016

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