Forest floor with anemones in 3 colors - blue, yellow and white

Anemones in 3 colors are covering the forest floor.

The forest just north of the Munkholm Bridge near Arnakke on Sealand in Denmark is probably the only place in Denmark where Liverwort (Hepatica nobilis), Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) and Yellow anemones (Anemone ranunculoides) grow right next to each other.

From gallery of Arnakke pictures

Forest floor with blue, yellow and white anemones.

Normally the blue Liverwort flowers first, then the white Wood anemone and - just when the blue Liverwort finish flowering - the Yellow anemone begin to flower. Spring 2010 was unusual - the blue Liverwort started flowering a little later than usual, and now all three colors anemones can be seen side by side in flower.

Old trees and ideal forest floor

There are many old trees in the forest and wind from Isefjorden ensures that most of the dead leaves near the water is blown away from the forest floor. It provides good growing conditions for all three anemone species.

From gallery of Arnakke photos

It is only here - right down to the fjord - that the three species grow side by side.

Forest walk

The forest is lovely place for a short walk. There are old trees, steep slopes, lots of birds and wildlife, and a fabulous view over the southern part of Isefjorden. The walk could appropriately conclude by enjoying a soft ice near the parking lot at the Munkholm Bridge.

Spring in Denmark is great.

Links to Wikipedia:
Liverwort (Hepatica nobilis) (Kidneywort, Pennywort or Common Hepatica)
Wood anemones (Anemone nemorosa)
Yellow anemone (Anemone ranunculoides)