Deptford Pink
by Carolyn Derstine
Title
Deptford Pink
Artist
Carolyn Derstine
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
Deptford Pink is a small, but brightly colored wildflower. It was given its name due to the fact that it was supposed to have grown in abundance during Tudor times in the fields near Deptford UK, now an industrial section of London. This wildflower has been rapidly decreasing in Britain, now classified as vulnerable and protected in its natural habitat; however, it thrives throughout the rest of Europe and North America. Although it is closely related to Dianthus (Pinks) that are commonly cultivated in flower gardens, the flowers are smaller in size and less showy. It usually grows in open sites such as in pastures and along roadsides; I found these growing in a meadow close to my house.
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July 1st, 2015
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