On 20 May 2003, Iris Cohen wrote:

Anagallis arvensis_ [family Primulaceae]. Better known as "scarlet
pimpernel".

It is originally from Europe. Remember the book, and the film with Danny Kaye?

"The Court Jester" - Yea, verily yea!

Though that was the Purple Pimpernel - likely one of those cross-breeds...

Dave

It's a little cutie, but unfortunately it is an annual and does not take to
captivity. The normal color is orange, hence the common name. There is also a
blue form, which is even prettier. Also unfortunately, in downtown Syracuse
near the hospitals, it is very widespread, but the two forms interbreed,
producing a muddy lavender.
Iris,
Central NY, Zone 5a, Sunset Zone 40
"If we see light at the end of the tunnel, It's the light of the oncoming
train."
Robert Lowell (1917-1977)