Rose Pink, Bitterbloom, Square-stemmed Sabbatia, Rose Gentian - Sabatia angularis
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Sabatia angularis - Rose Pink, Bitterbloom, Square-stemmed Sabbatia, Rose Gentian. Upright plant 2' to 3' tall, opposite mostly ovate leaves that appear to be sessile. 5-petaled blossom with distinct yellow-green pentagonal center, which is has a red outline.
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| | Site: The Pocket at Pigeon Mountain, Walker County, GA Date: 2009-July-18 | Photographer: Gerald C Williamson
Nikon D60
1/160f/8 ISO100
Tamron SP 90MM f/2.8 AF Macro
90mm (135 equiv) | | Inflorescence of Rose Pink is a loose terminal cluster. | | 
| | Site: The Pocket at Pigeon Mountain, Walker County, GA Date: 2009-July-18 | Photographer: Gerald C Williamson
Nikon D60
1/160f/8 ISO100
Tamron SP 90MM f/2.8 AF Macro
90mm (135 equiv) | | Blossom of Rose Pink has five petals, five stamen, with the pistil arising from the center of a pentagonal, yellow-green center which is outlined in red. | | Click on the photo for a larger image
| | Site: The Pocket at Pigeon Mountain, Walker County, GA Date: 2009-July-18 | Photographer: Gerald C Williamson
Nikon D60
1/160f/16 ISO200
Tamron SP 90MM f/2.8 AF Macro
90mm (135 equiv) | | Sabatia angularis has an erect stem with opposite, oval, sessile leaves rising up nearly its entire length. The angularis epithet refers to the shape of the winged stem. | | Click on the photo for a larger image
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