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Lapsana communis L.

nipplewort (Asteraceae / Compositae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencySW
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Lapsana communis grows in woodland and rough ground across the British Isles.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-06-19

 nipplewort / Lapsana communis: _Lapsana communis_ grows in woodland and rough ground across the British Isles.

Lapsana communis is well-branched with many inflorescences, each up to 20 mm across.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-06-19

 nipplewort / Lapsana communis: _Lapsana communis_ is well-branched with many inflorescences, each up to 20 mm across.

Each inflorescences has 2 rows of phyllaries & ndash; the inner row large, and the outer row much smaller.

Kennington (VC22: Berkshire); 2013-07-09

 nipplewort / Lapsana communis: Each inflorescences has 2 rows of phyllaries & ndash; the inner row large, and the outer row much smaller.

Lapsana communis is unusual among its close relatives in that its achenes lack a pappus.

Kennington (VC22: Berkshire); 2013-07-09

 nipplewort / Lapsana communis: _Lapsana communis_ is unusual among its close relatives in that its achenes lack a pappus.

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