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Galega officinalis L.

goat’s rue (Fabaceae / Leguminosae)

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Galega officinalis is a scrambling plant from continental Europe that is spreading rapidly, especially in urban areas.

Greenwich (VC16: West Kent); 2014-07-05

 goat’s rue / Galega officinalis: _Galega officinalis_ is a scrambling plant from continental Europe that is spreading rapidly, especially in urban areas.

The fruiting pods of Galega officinalis are held upright while they split open to release their 8 seeds.

South Harefield (VC21: Middlesex); 2015-09-12

 goat’s rue / Galega officinalis: The fruiting pods of _Galega officinalis_ are held upright while they split open to release their 8 seeds.

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