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Linaria repens (L.) Mill.

pale toadflax (Veronicaceae)

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Linaria repens differs from Linaria purpurea in having a short, straight spur behind the flower, and an orange patch on the boss on the lower corolla-lip.

Creuse (23), France; 2013-07-18

 pale toadflax / Linaria repens: _Linaria repens_ differs from _Linaria purpurea_ in having a short, straight spur behind the flower, and an orange patch on the boss on the lower corolla-lip.

Linaria repens is native to western continental Europe, but has been introduced to many countries further north and east.

Creuse (23), France; 2013-07-18

 pale toadflax / Linaria repens: _Linaria repens_ is native to western continental Europe, but has been introduced to many countries further north and east.

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