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Crepis paludosa (L.) Moench

marsh hawk’s-beard (Asteraceae / Compositae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadModerate tendencyN
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Crepis paludosa is a northern species, found in flushes and streamsides in Scotland, Wales, Ireland and England north of the Severn–Humber line.

Orton (VC69: Westmorland & Furness); 2016-07-05

 marsh hawk’s-beard / Crepis paludosa: _Crepis paludosa_ is a northern species, found in flushes and streamsides in Scotland, Wales, Ireland and England north of the Severn–Humber line.

The pappus-hairs of Crepis paludosa are yellow and brittle.

Orton (VC69: Westmorland & Furness); 2016-07-05

 marsh hawk’s-beard / Crepis paludosa: The pappus-hairs of _Crepis paludosa_ are yellow and brittle.

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