Blooming Friday - Cyclamen (Persian Violet, Poor Man’s Orchid)


Katarina from Roses and stuff http://rosorochris.blogspot.com/
invited me to participate in her
new meme for Fridays - Blooming Friday.
Here is my first flower: Cyclamen.


Cyclamen are native to the Mediterranean and North Africa and are members of the primrose family. They are known for their striking, beautiful deep green leaves that have creamy marbled patterns and shading. The leaves can be kidney-shaped, round or heart-shaped. Dainty flowers that look as if they’ve been turned inside out perch high above the leaves on long sturdy stems. Cyclamen come in a variety of colours from pale pinks to deep fuchsia, intense red and pristine white. They’re commonly sold in supermarkets, retail stores and florist shops, and their immense popularity continues to grow.

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