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Ligusticum scoticum L.

Scots lovage (Apiaceae / Umbelliferae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
WidespreadVery strong tendencyN
Plant Atlas 2020
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Ligusticum scoticum is a coastal species that occurs almost exclusively north of the Scottish border, as well as along the north coast of Ireland, on rocky or sandy substrates.

Glencoe / A’ Chàrnaich (VC97: West Inverness); 2020-07-18

 Scots lovage / Ligusticum scoticum: _Ligusticum scoticum_ is a coastal species that occurs almost exclusively north of the Scottish border, as well as along the north coast of Ireland, on rocky or sandy substrates.

The leaves of Ligusticum scoticum are up to twice ternate, with broad, fleshy, serrate leaflets; the nodes of the stems and leaves are often flushed with pinky red.

Glencoe / A’ Chàrnaich (VC97: West Inverness); 2020-07-18

 Scots lovage / Ligusticum scoticum: The leaves of _Ligusticum scoticum_ are up to twice ternate, with broad, fleshy, serrate leaflets; the nodes of the stems and leaves are often flushed with pinky red.

The inflorescences of Ligusticum scoticum have a few bracts and bracteoles, all of which are very narrow.

Glencoe / A’ Chàrnaich (VC97: West Inverness); 2020-07-18

 Scots lovage / Ligusticum scoticum: The inflorescences of _Ligusticum scoticum_ have a few bracts and bracteoles, all of which are very narrow.

The fruits of Ligusticum scoticum are relatively long, with bulging longitudinal ridges and persistent sepals at the apex.

Glencoe / A’ Chàrnaich (VC97: West Inverness); 2020-07-18

 Scots lovage / Ligusticum scoticum: The fruits of _Ligusticum scoticum_ are relatively long, with bulging longitudinal ridges and persistent sepals at the apex.

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