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Smyrnium olusatrum L.

alexanders (Apiaceae / Umbelliferae)

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Smyrnium olusatrum is a Roman-era introduction that grows in waysides and hedgerows, mostly in maritime areas.

Aber Bach (VC45: Pembrokeshire); 2014-05-18

 alexanders / Smyrnium olusatrum: _Smyrnium olusatrum_ is a Roman-era introduction that grows in waysides and hedgerows, mostly in maritime areas.

The fruits of Smyrnium olusatrum have three strong ridges on each mericarp, but are otherwise smooth.

Seasalter (VC15: East Kent); 2019-06-11

 alexanders / Smyrnium olusatrum: The fruits of _Smyrnium olusatrum_ have three strong ridges on each mericarp, but are otherwise smooth.

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