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Cerastium alpinum L.

Alpine mouse-ear (Caryophyllaceae)

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Our plants are Cerastium alpinum subsp. lanatum, which is often recognised as a separate species, Cerastium eriophorum.

Ben Lawers (VC88: Mid Perthshire); 2010-08-17

 Alpine mouse-ear / Cerastium alpinum: Our plants are _Cerastium alpinum_ subsp. _lanatum_, which is often recognised as a separate species, _Cerastium eriophorum_.

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