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Oenanthe pimpinelloides L.

corky-fruited water-dropwort (Apiaceae / Umbelliferae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
WidespreadVery strong tendencyS
Plant Atlas 2020
BSBI Distribution Map

Oenanthe pimpinelloides grows in hay meadows, including those over dry ground, unlike most of its close relatives.

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

 corky-fruited water-dropwort / Oenanthe pimpinelloides: _Oenanthe pimpinelloides_ grows in hay meadows, including those over dry ground, unlike most of its close relatives.

The umbel-rays of Oenanthe pimpinelloides become thickened at fruiting.

Barrow (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2020-06-30

 corky-fruited water-dropwort / Oenanthe pimpinelloides: The umbel-rays of _Oenanthe pimpinelloides_ become thickened at fruiting.

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