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Filago germanica L.

common cudweed (Asteraceae / Compositae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
WidespreadModerate tendencySE
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Synonym | Filago vulgaris Lam.

The flower-heads of Filago germanica are grouped into round clusters of 20–40, that are not overtopped by the nearest stem-leaves.

Ganton (VC61: South-East Yorkshire); 2018-08-30

 common cudweed / Filago germanica: The flower-heads of _Filago germanica_ are grouped into round clusters of 20–40, that are not overtopped by the nearest stem-leaves.

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L-R: Bidens tripartita, Melilotus officinalis, Mimulus guttatus, Thalictrum flavum, Ranunculus peltatus, Anchusa arvensis, Malva alcea, Lolium perenne