Scented marvel

Scented marvel ⁸⁵⁸

One of the innumerable gifts of Nature.

The Mother

Collaboration of nature
Cyclamen purpurascens Mill., Primulaceae
Persian violet, Alpine violet, Sowbread

Physical description:
Small to medium-sized very fragrant rose pink to magenta flower with a crimson basal spot and five petals that turn back and upwards from the base to resemble shooting stars - borne on scapes. A tuberous herb with cordate to reniform leaves.

Common name/s
Cyclamen, Cyclamen d'Europe
Sommer-Alpenveilchen, Wildes Alpenveilchen

Base colour/s:Significance of colours