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Butomus umbellatus L.

flowering rush (Butomaceae)

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Butomus umbellatus is mostly found along waterways in central, southern and eastern England.

Chimney (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2009-07-18

 flowering rush / Butomus umbellatus: _Butomus umbellatus_ is mostly found along waterways in central, southern and eastern England.

Butomus umbellatus has distinctive umbels of pinkish 3-parted (or 6-parted) flowers.

Chimney (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2009-07-18

 flowering rush / Butomus umbellatus: _Butomus umbellatus_ has distinctive umbels of pinkish 3-parted (or 6-parted) flowers.

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