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Thlaspi arvense L.

field penny-cress (Brassicaceae / Cruciferae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadSlight tendencySE
Plant Atlas 2020
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Thlaspi arvense has grooved stems and clasping, toothed stem-leaves.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2017-06-13

 field penny-cress / Thlaspi arvense: _Thlaspi arvense_ has grooved stems and clasping, toothed stem-leaves.

Thlaspi arvense differs from the much rarer Thlaspi alliaceum by the broad wings on its fruits.

Burnmouth (VC81: Berwickshire); 2015-08-13

 field penny-cress / Thlaspi arvense: _Thlaspi arvense_ differs from the much rarer _Thlaspi alliaceum_ by the broad wings on its fruits.

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