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Sanicula europaea L.

sanicle (Apiaceae / Umbelliferae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencySW
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Sanicula europaea grows in shady woodlands, especially over calcareous soils.

Coombe Hill (VC24: Buckinghamshire); 2014-05-25

 sanicle / Sanicula europaea: _Sanicula europaea_ grows in shady woodlands, especially over calcareous soils.

The leaves of Sanicula europaea look more like those of a buttercup than a typical umbellifer.

Hatherop (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2019-04-10

 sanicle / Sanicula europaea: The leaves of _Sanicula europaea_ look more like those of a buttercup than a typical umbellifer.

The inflorescence of Sanicula europaea consists of ‘balls on sticks’ – tight globose umbels on long peduncles.

Tuscany, Italy; 2005-05-24

 sanicle / Sanicula europaea: The inflorescence of _Sanicula europaea_ consists of ‘balls on sticks’ – tight globose umbels on long peduncles.

The fruits of Sanicula europaea are covered in hooked bristles.

Yoesden (VC24: Buckinghamshire); 2016-06-27

 sanicle / Sanicula europaea: The fruits of _Sanicula europaea_ are covered in hooked bristles.

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