Winter Aconite ( Eranthis hyemalis )

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While visiting Kanyl I saw this bright splash of colour, very eye catching on a dull miserable winter's day.  Aconite are as you might guess looking at them they are members of the Ranunculaceae - buttercups.  They are originally Italy, the Balkans, and France.