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Matthiola incana (L.) W. T. Aiton

hoary stock (Brassicaceae / Cruciferae)

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Matthiola incana is potentially native to southern coasts, but is more probably introduced.

Freshwater (VC10: Isle of Wight); 2016-08-18

 hoary stock / Matthiola incana: _Matthiola incana_ is potentially native to southern coasts, but is more probably introduced.

The leaves of Matthiola incana are entire, unlike the lobed leaves of Matthiola sinuata. The fruits are long pods, held erect.

Freshwater (VC10: Isle of Wight); 2016-08-18

 hoary stock / Matthiola incana: The leaves of _Matthiola incana_ are entire, unlike the lobed leaves of _Matthiola sinuata_. The fruits are long pods, held erect.

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