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Samolus valerandi L.

brookweed (Primulaceae)

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Very widespreadSlight tendencySW
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Samolus valerandi is quite inconspicuous and resembles Linum catharticum.

Salcombe (VC3: South Devon); 2008-08-30

 brookweed / Samolus valerandi: _Samolus valerandi_ is quite inconspicuous and resembles _Linum catharticum_.

The petals of Samolus valerandi are fused together, unlike those of Linum catharticum.

Salcombe (VC3: South Devon); 2008-08-30

 brookweed / Samolus valerandi: The petals of _Samolus valerandi_ are fused together, unlike those of _Linum catharticum_.

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