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Ragged Robin
Lychnis flos-cuculi
43.5509, -6.99475
Field Notes
Description:
It is a herbaceous perennial plant in the family Caryophyllaceae.
native to Europe and common in meadows and pastures.
This is a nice example of pentagonal (5-fold) symmetr
Notes:
Spanish name: flor de cuclillo
This is a nice example of pentagonal (5-fold) symmetry which is forbidden in crystals but nature is very fond of.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2011
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