Bogbean

Taken at Aberlady on 20th May 2018 using Nikon D5200 with Sigma 600 mm zoom lens
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Taken at  Glenwhan, Stranraer on 2nd June 2022 using Panasonic Lumix TZ70 in macro mode. Fact File


Bogbean.
Species:
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Habit:
AKA: 		Menyanthes trifoliata.
Asterales.
Menyanthaceae.
Aquatic, rhizomatous perennial.
Buckbean.
Habitat:
Blooms:
Flower:
Height:
Feature:
 Fens and Bogs.
Summer.
Pink.
0.1 - 0.5 metres.
The name Menyanthes comes from the Greek words menyein, meaning "disclosing", and anthos, meaning "flower", in reference to the sequential opening of flowers on the inflorescence.