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Buddleja davidii Franch.

butterfly bush (Scrophulariaceae)

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Very widespreadSlight tendencySE
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Buddleja davidii is a vigorous weed native to China that has spread across the British Isles, especially along the railways.

Dry Sandford (VC22: Berkshire); 2014-11-21

 butterfly bush / Buddleja davidii: _Buddleja davidii_ is a vigorous weed native to China that has spread across the British Isles, especially along the railways.

The leaves of Buddleja davidii are densely white-hairy when young.

Dry Sandford (VC22: Berkshire); 2014-11-21

 butterfly bush / Buddleja davidii: The leaves of _Buddleja davidii_ are densely white-hairy when young.

The flowers of Buddleja davidii are a good source of nectar for butterflies.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-07-15

 butterfly bush / Buddleja davidii: The flowers of _Buddleja davidii_ are a good source of nectar for butterflies.

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