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Discovering the flowers of the Pyrenees

More flowers from our beautiful Pyrenees!


The flowers of the Pyrenees are so numerous and diverse that we continue to present them to you today!
These flowers were spotted by Lucie during a hike in the Vallée de la Géla (65 - Hautes Pyrénées).

 We'll take you along to discover them!‍
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False pug thistle‍


Habitat : Grasslands, screes
Altitude‍ : 1600 - 2600m
Plant height : 10 - 60cm
Flower height : 15-20mm
Flowering : July to September
Toxicity : Do not use

ENDEMIC TO THE PYRENEES

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Pyrenean columbine


Habitat: Rocks, screes
Altitude‍: 1200 - 2200m
Plant height : 5 - 20cm
Flower height : 3-5mm
Flowering : May to July
Toxicity : Do not use

ENDEMIC TO THE PYRENEES

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Pyrenean Sysimbra


Habitat: Grasslands, wasteland
Altitude‍: 400 - 2800m
Plant height : 10 - 60cm
Flower height : 6 -10 mm
Flowering : May to August
Toxicity : Do not use‍

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Alpine Erine


Habitat: Rocks, rock gardens
Altitude: 400 - 2200 m
Plant : 5 - 20 cm
Flower : 10 - 12 mm

Flowering : from April to July 
Toxicity : When in doubt, abstain
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Wood Cranesbill


Habitat: Meadows, cool woods
Altitude: 200 - 2400 m
Plant: 30 - 80 cm
Flower: 20 - 30 mm

Flowering : May to August
Toxicity : Not edible
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Narrow-leaved Rhinanthus


Habitat: meadows, lawns
Altitude: 0 - 2300 m
Plant:  10 - 60 cm
Flower: 15 - 25 mm

Flowering : June to September
Toxicity : Toxic
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Common Meadow-rue


Habitat: Meadows and cool woods
Altitude: 200 ∼ 2200 m
Plant:  40 - 100 cm
Flower:  6 - 10 mm

Colors: white, pink or blue flowers
Flowering : from May to July
Toxicity : Toxic
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Yellow chickweed


Habitat: Meadows, woods
Altitude: 400 ∼ 2300 m
Plant:  20 - 80 cm
Flower: 18 - 28 mm

Colors: yellow or orange flowers
Flowering: June to August 
Toxicity : When in doubt, abstain


Small gestures that make a difference to protect flora


01
It's best not to pick the flowers you come across on your hike - take a photo instead, it won't fade!


02
Stay on the path and marked trails to avoid going off-trail and trampling the flora!


03
Avoid wild fires!


04
If you're going mushroom or berry picking, check the quantity of your harvest and make sure you're in a zone that authorizes this practice!
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