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Iceland's National Day
"Summer valley, blissful, blest,
brimmed with sunlight now and ever,
slowly sweeping east to west!
Summer valley, gorgeous, blest!
Childhood's idyll, age's rest
after years of long endeavor!
Summer valley, blissful, blest,
brimmed with sunlight now and ever!"
~ Valley Song, Jonas Hallgrimsson (1807-1845)
Also known as the Alpine Dryad or Arctic Dryad, the Mountain Aven, the national flower of Iceland, is beautifully represented in the clear colours of this tribute tartan, part of a series of tartans designed to reflect the beauty of the Icelandic landscape. This delicately-flowered ground-hugging plant that thrives in cold, sunny, mountainous locations and is primarily found in alpine meadows and rocky, barren ridges. This wildflower can also be found in the Cascade and Rocky Mountains and is common as far north as Alaska, the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories!. "Til hamingju með daginn!", Icelanders. Congratulations on the day! 🌼 🇮🇸
Designed by Carol A.L. Martin, this design was inspired by the National Flower of Iceland. Mountain Avens are small evergreen plants with creamy white flowers and they form large colonies on rocky slopes and moorland all over Iceland.
The mountain avens (Dryas octopetala), Iceland's national flower, adorns the rugged landscape with its bright, white petals and yellow centers, thriving in the rocky, nutrient-poor soils of the highlands. This resilient flower is not alone in its beauty; Iceland is also home to a diverse array of other stunning flora. The Arctic poppy (Papaver radicatum) adds a splash of vibrant yellow to the terrain, often found nestled in the crevices of lava fields. The purple saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia), one of the first flowers to bloom in spring, dots the landscape with its vivid purple blooms. Meanwhile, the marsh marigold (Caltha palustris) brings a touch of golden brightness to the wetlands and stream banks. Together, these flowers paint a picturesque scene, showcasing the unique and hardy beauty of Icelandic flora.
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