Mountain Aven
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Dryas octopetala
Common in the Scottish Highlands.
The flowers are produced on stalks 3–10 cm (1–4 in) long, and have eight creamy white petals – hence the specific epithet octopetala.
The style is persistent on the fruit with white feathery hairs, functioning as a wind-dispersal agent.
The feathery hairs of the seed head first appear twisted together and glossy before spreading out to an expanded ball which the wind quickly disperses.
Flowers from Mid June-late July.