Family: Primulaceae Anagallis arvensis     *     Scarlet Pimpernel Flowering time: June-September. Annual Habitat: Common on dry grassland, dunes, roadsides, gardens and on waste and cultivated ground Single 5-petalled red flowers are followed by five-veined seed capsules. (Flowers can sometimes be blue or pink). Stalkless bright-green leaves in opposite pairs on ascending or trailing, 4-angled hairless stems. Blue Pimpernel, Anagallis arvensis subsp. foemina is rare, found on chalky arable ground in the south of England

     
Scarlet Pimpernel, Anagallis arvensis
Holton Lee, Dorset. October 2012