Dryas Octopetala (Mountain Avens, White Dryas)
Dryas Octopetala (Mountain Avens, White Dryas, White Dryad), an arctic-alpine flowering plant of the Rosaceae family, with creamy coloured petals. Seen here growing in a rocky setting. The name Octopetala refers to the presence of eight petals of the flower, an unusual number in the Rosaceae
Picture No
10437863
Media ID
47981389
Size
6850px x 5060px
(3.6MB)
Credit
Mary Evans/Reginald A. Malby & Co. Collection
Source
Photograph by Reginald A. Malby
Date
early 20th century
