Endangered harbinger of spring to draw crowds in coming weeks

Šentjur, 28 February - The greater pasque flower, an endangered species in Slovenia, is coming into bloom at what is its largest growth site in the country, some 10 kilometres east of Celje. Hundreds of visitors are expected to admire the flowers over the course of the coming weeks and like every spring, locals have sprung to action to protect the delicate plants.

Zgornje Poljčane The greater pasque flower at Mount Boč. Photo: STA

Zgornje Poljčane
The greater pasque flower at Mount Boč.
Photo: STA

Zgornje Poljčane The greater pasque flower at Mount Boč. Photo: STA

Zgornje Poljčane
The greater pasque flower at Mount Boč.
Photo: STA

Zgornje Poljčane The greater pasque flower at Mount Boč. Photo: STA

Zgornje Poljčane
The greater pasque flower at Mount Boč.
Photo: STA

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