April 2, 2012

Common Ball Flower


In a sunny place small blue balls appear in the sparse vegetation. The Common Ball Flower (Globularia bisnagarica) can be seen from March to May, and sometimes again at the end of the season. The small spoon-like leaves can be found all year round.



This plant is specific to dry calcareous meadows, an environment rich in flowers, especially in spring. If you find the Common Ball Flower, there is a fair chance you'll also find wild orchids.