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Limonium vulgare Mill.

common sea-lavender (Plumbaginaceae)

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Limonium vulgare is the commonest and most widespread of our sea-lavender species.

West Wittering (VC13: West Sussex); 2017-08-14

 common sea-lavender / Limonium vulgare: _Limonium vulgare_ is the commonest and most widespread of our sea-lavender species.

Limonium vulgare has pointed, pinnately veined leaves, and denser inflorescences than Limonium humile.

West Wittering (VC13: West Sussex); 2017-08-14

 common sea-lavender / Limonium vulgare: _Limonium vulgare_ has pointed, pinnately veined leaves, and denser inflorescences than _Limonium humile_.

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L-R: Bidens tripartita, Melilotus officinalis, Mimulus guttatus, Thalictrum flavum, Ranunculus peltatus, Anchusa arvensis, Malva alcea, Lolium perenne