Lychnis alpina

Common names: Alpine Lychnis

Genus: Lychnis

Species: Lychnis alpina

Class: Decandria

Order: Pentagynia

Authority: Linnaeus

Modern Genus: Lychnis

Modern Species: Lychnis alpina

Modern Family: Caryophyllaceae

Plant Type: perennial

Color: lively red

Season: summer

Native Region: the mountainous countries of most parts of Europe

Artist: S. Edwards