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Conopodium majus (Gouan) Loret

pignut (Apiaceae / Umbelliferae)

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Very widespreadNegligible tendencyN
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Conopodium majus is found in woodland and grasslands over a wide range of soil types.

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

 pignut / Conopodium majus: _Conopodium majus_ is found in woodland and grasslands over a wide range of soil types.

The leaves of Conopodium majus are divided 2 or 3 times into linear segments.

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

 pignut / Conopodium majus: The leaves of _Conopodium majus_ are divided 2 or 3 times into linear segments.

The inflorescences of Conopodium majus typically have no bracts at the base, but a few bracteoles at the base of each secondary umbel.

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

 pignut / Conopodium majus: The inflorescences of _Conopodium majus_ typically have no bracts at the base, but a few bracteoles at the base of each secondary umbel.

The fruits of Conopodium majus are widest near the base and largely smooth, with only a few subtle ridges.

Gloucester (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2019-06-21

 pignut / Conopodium majus: The fruits of _Conopodium majus_ are widest near the base and largely smooth, with only a few subtle ridges.

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