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Pimpinella saxifraga L.

burnet saxifrage (Apiaceae / Umbelliferae)

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Pimpinella saxifraga is found in various grassland types across the British Isles, except in north-western Scotland, north-western Ireland and south-western Ireland.

Yair (VC79: Selkirkshire); 2014-08-05

 burnet saxifrage / Pimpinella saxifraga: _Pimpinella saxifraga_ is found in various grassland types across the British Isles, except in north-western Scotland, north-western Ireland and south-western Ireland.

The basal leaves of Pimpinella saxifraga resemble those of Poterium sanguisorba, explaining the ‘burnet’ part of its English name.

Ettrick Forest (VC79: Selkirkshire); 2014-08-03

 burnet saxifrage / Pimpinella saxifraga: The basal leaves of _Pimpinella saxifraga_ resemble those of _Poterium sanguisorba_, explaining the ‘burnet’ part of its English name.

The stem-leaves of Pimpinella saxifraga have narrower segments than the basal leaves.

Yair (VC79: Selkirkshire); 2014-08-05

 burnet saxifrage / Pimpinella saxifraga: The stem-leaves of _Pimpinella saxifraga_ have narrower segments than the basal leaves.

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