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Tofieldia pusilla (Michx.) Pers.

Scottish asphodel (Tofieldiaceae)

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Tofieldia pusilla is an Arctic–Alpine plant of calcareous flushes; it grows in the Scottish Highlands and in Upper Teesdale.

Ben Lawers (VC88: Mid Perthshire); 2016-07-07

 Scottish asphodel / Tofieldia pusilla: _Tofieldia pusilla_ is an <a href="aa.html">Arctic–Alpine</a> plant of calcareous flushes; it grows in the Scottish Highlands and in Upper Teesdale.

The leaves of Tofieldia pusilla are equitant – folded flat over each other, like the leaves of an iris.

Dolomites, Italy; 2012-07-04

 Scottish asphodel / Tofieldia pusilla: The leaves of _Tofieldia pusilla_ are equitant – folded flat over each other, like the leaves of an iris.

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