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Aegopodium podagraria L.

ground elder (Apiaceae / Umbelliferae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyN
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Aegopodium podagraria can be found at low altitudes across the British Isles – usually near habitation – having been introduced in Roman times.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-06-18

 ground elder / Aegopodium podagraria: _Aegopodium podagraria_ can be found at low altitudes across the British Isles – usually near habitation – having been introduced in Roman times.

The inflorescences of Aegopodium podagraria have neither bracts nor bracteoles.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2011-07-06

 ground elder / Aegopodium podagraria: The inflorescences of _Aegopodium podagraria_ have neither bracts nor bracteoles.

The fruits of Aegopodium podagraria are only 3–4 mm long, with narrow ridges along their length.

Shotover (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-07-08

 ground elder / Aegopodium podagraria: The fruits of _Aegopodium podagraria_ are only 3–4 mm long, with narrow ridges along their length.

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