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Helosciadium nodiflorum (L.) W. D. J. Koch

fool’s watercress (Apiaceae / Umbelliferae)

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Synonym | Apium nodiflorum (L.) Lag.

Helosciadium nodiflorum grows in nutrient-rich ditches across Ireland, England, Wales and southern and western Scotland.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-07-02

 fool’s watercress / Helosciadium nodiflorum: _Helosciadium nodiflorum_ grows in nutrient-rich ditches across Ireland, England, Wales and southern and western Scotland.

The inflorescences of Helosciadium nodiflorum are borne close to stem-nodes.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-07-02

 fool’s watercress / Helosciadium nodiflorum: The inflorescences of _Helosciadium nodiflorum_ are borne close to stem-nodes.

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