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Lysimachia vulgaris L.

yellow loosestrife (Primulaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencySE
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Lysimachia vulgaris is found on river-banks across the British Isles, except for northern Scotland.

Buckland (VC22: Berkshire); 2009-07-19

 yellow loosestrife / Lysimachia vulgaris: _Lysimachia vulgaris_ is found on river-banks across the British Isles, except for northern Scotland.

The sepals of Lysimachia vulgaris have characteristically orange edges, which distinguish it from the exotic species Lysimachia ciliata and Lysimachia punctata.

Buckland (VC22: Berkshire); 2009-07-19

 yellow loosestrife / Lysimachia vulgaris: The sepals of _Lysimachia vulgaris_ have characteristically orange edges, which distinguish it from the exotic species _Lysimachia ciliata_ and _Lysimachia punctata_.

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