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Saponaria ocymoides L.

rock soapwort (Caryophyllaceae)

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Saponaria ocymoides is a European species that is sometimes grown in rock-gardens.

Ticino, Switzerland; 2008-05-09

 rock soapwort / Saponaria ocymoides: _Saponaria ocymoides_ is a European species that is sometimes grown in rock-gardens.

Close-up of flowers

Ticino, Switzerland; 2008-05-09

 rock soapwort / Saponaria ocymoides: Close-up of flowers

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