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Erinus alpinus L.

fairy foxglove (Veronicaceae)

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Erinus alpinus is a short but upright plant that commonly grows on walls. It it native to the mountains of southern and central Europe.

Middleham (VC65: North-West Yorkshire); 2017-05-26

 fairy foxglove / Erinus alpinus: _Erinus alpinus_ is a short but upright plant that commonly grows on walls. It it native to the mountains of southern and central Europe.

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