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Arctic-Alpine Botanical Garden

Blue poppy, Norway
Botanical garden
 by Adelheid Smitt

The Himalayan Blue Poppy (Meconopsis betonicifolia) is the star performer of the botanical gardens in Tromsø. At almost 70° degrees latitude, they claim to be the world's northernmost botanical gardens, and during the long days Summer there is an amazing display of colourful flora to be seen.

Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Arctic-Alpine Botanical Garden!
Most notably Adelheid Smitt.