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Saxifraga spathularis Brot.

St. Patrick’s cabbage (Saxifragaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
RestrictedVery strong tendencyW
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The leaf-rosettes of Saxifraga spathularis are a common sight in the mountains of southern and western Ireland.

Cahersiveen (VCH1: South Kerry); 2019-07-22

 St. Patrick’s cabbage / Saxifraga spathularis: The leaf-rosettes of _Saxifraga spathularis_ are a common sight in the mountains of southern and western Ireland.

The white flowers of Saxifraga spathularis often have red spots on the petals.

Baurtregaum (VCH1: South Kerry); 2019-07-23

 St. Patrick’s cabbage / Saxifraga spathularis: The white flowers of _Saxifraga spathularis_ often have red spots on the petals.

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