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Vaccaria hispanica (Mill.) Rauschert

cowherb (Caryophyllaceae)

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Vaccaria hispanica is a Continental European herb, often grown as a garden-plant.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2020-07-02

 cowherb / Vaccaria hispanica: _Vaccaria hispanica_ is a Continental European herb, often grown as a garden-plant.

The flowers of Vaccaria hispanica have 2 stigmas and 10 stamens; the calyx is inflated with 5 strong ridges or wings.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2020-07-02

 cowherb / Vaccaria hispanica: The flowers of _Vaccaria hispanica_ have 2 stigmas and 10 stamens; the calyx is inflated with 5 strong ridges or wings.

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