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spreading hedge-parsley (Apiaceae / Umbelliferae)

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Torilis arvensis is a rare arable weed, mostly found in southern and central England.

South Hinksey (VC22: Berkshire); 2014-07-16

 spreading hedge-parsley / Torilis arvensis: _Torilis arvensis_ is a rare arable weed, mostly found in southern and central England.

The leaves of Torilis arvensis are once or twice pinnate, with a spattering of stiff little hairs.

South Hinksey (VC22: Berkshire); 2014-07-16

 spreading hedge-parsley / Torilis arvensis: The leaves of _Torilis arvensis_ are once or twice pinnate, with a spattering of stiff little hairs.

The fruits of Torilis arvensis are covered in stiff bristles on both halves (in contrast to Torilis nodosa, where only one half is bristly).

South Hinksey (VC22: Berkshire); 2014-07-16

 spreading hedge-parsley / Torilis arvensis: The fruits of _Torilis arvensis_ are covered in stiff bristles on both halves (in contrast to _Torilis nodosa_, where only one half is bristly).

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