Viola riviniana. A fragile little purple flower, often hidden in the woods, offering a delightful sight, especially when the soft evening light slowly closes the day.

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Sempervivum. They’re not blooming yet, but the leaves are already showing. Later this summer, this delicate and colourful plant will add its touch of magenta to the rocks.

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Shy in spring, Aster alpinus has just begun to bloom in the alpine meadows. Its bright colors are a delight, especially on long hikes, when these flowers quietly trace the path ahead.

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Gentiana acaulis. Delicately blue, this stunning flower tells me the snow is finally gone and brighter days are coming. Summer is just around the corner.

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Pulsatilla alpina. Delicate and softly hairy, often covering wide patches of alpine meadow. I love how these flowers seem to dance, following the rhythm of the wind, letting their slender stems shake their heads gently.

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Soldanella alpina. As the snow melts from the higher meadows, countless flowers bloom at once, yet I’m always drawn to the fragile complexity of this very common little one.

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