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Erophila verna (L.) DC.

common whitlow-grass (Brassicaceae / Cruciferae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencySE
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Synonym | Draba verna L.

Erophila verna is found in dry, open, well-drained ground, from pavements to sand dunes.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2008-04-01

 common whitlow-grass / Erophila verna: _Erophila verna_ is found in dry, open, well-drained ground, from pavements to sand dunes.

The petals of Erophila verna are divided more than half-way to the base, unlike Erophila majuscula and Erophila glabrescens.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2008-04-01

 common whitlow-grass / Erophila verna: The petals of _Erophila verna_ are divided more than half-way to the base, unlike _Erophila majuscula_ and _Erophila glabrescens_.

In fruit

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-04-20

 common whitlow-grass / Erophila verna: In fruit

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