Unknown wildflower

[Jacqueline Burrell]

This was seen in a rural area on the outskirts of Cairo at the beginning of August.

Apologies for the quality of the image.:cry:

[Mikey C]

Hi Jacqueline,

Your flower is Phyla nodiflora. It is pretty common in coastal areas of the eastern Med. from Turkey east and south. It is a low, creeping plant forming dense mats. The flowers can vary from deep purple-pink to pale pink, almost white. Sadly the picture in the most readily available field guide (Blamey & Grey-Wilson's Mediterranean Wild Flowers) is dreadful, but try googling the name on Google images and you should find some better pictures.

Cheers

Mikey C

[Jacqueline Burrell]

Hi Jacqueline,

Your flower is Phyla nodiflora. It is pretty common in coastal areas of the eastern Med. from Turkey east and south. It is a low, creeping plant forming dense mats. The flowers can vary from deep purple-pink to pale pink, almost white. Sadly the picture in the most readily available field guide (Blamey & Grey-Wilson's Mediterranean Wild Flowers) is dreadful, but try googling the name on Google images and you should find some better pictures.

Cheers

Mikey C

You're good. I'm so glad you joined SB!

Its such a pretty flower that I will attempt to get some better images in varying shades.

Best wishes.

Jacqueline.:laugh: