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| Dryas octopetala L. |
The Mountain Avens or White Dryas (Dryas octopetala) is a alpine and arctic flower of Eurasia. It forms small shrubs, and is a popular flower in rock gardens.
The taxonomic name octopetala derives from the greek octo (eight) and petalon (leave), referring to the eight flower leaves.