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Rhodiola rosea L.

roseroot (Crassulaceae)

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WidespreadVery strong tendencyN
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Synonym | Sedum rosea (L.) Scop.

Rhodiola rosea is an Arctic–Alpine plant; in the British Isles, it is found from Shetland to the Brecon Beacons and County Kerry.

Dolomites, Italy; 2012-07-06

 roseroot / Rhodiola rosea : _Rhodiola rosea_ is an <a href="aa.html">Arctic–Alpine</a> plant; in the British Isles, it is found from Shetland to the Brecon Beacons and County Kerry.

Rhodiola rosea is dioecious; the male flowers are yellow, and typically have 8 stamens and 4 petals.

Twll Du (VC49: Caernarvonshire); 2007-05-28

 roseroot / Rhodiola rosea : _Rhodiola rosea_ is dioecious; the male flowers are yellow, and typically have 8 stamens and 4 petals.

The flowers of female Rhodiola rosea are reddish, and produce 4 (or 5) follicles.

Bergamo (BG), Italy; 2018-07-09

 roseroot / Rhodiola rosea : The flowers of female _Rhodiola rosea_ are reddish, and produce 4 (or 5) follicles.

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