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Genista pilosa L.

hairy greenweed (Fabaceae / Leguminosae)

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Genista pilosa is a mat-forming perennial of rock ledges in West Cornwall, northern Pembrokeshire, one hillside in the Brecon Beacons (VC42: Brecknockshire) and around Cadair Idris (VC48: Merioneth).

Strumble Head (VC45: Pembrokeshire); 2014-05-19

 hairy greenweed / Genista pilosa: _Genista pilosa_ is a mat-forming perennial of rock ledges in West Cornwall, northern Pembrokeshire, one hillside in the Brecon Beacons (VC42) and around Cadair Idris (VC48).

The flowers and leaves of Genista pilosa are distinctively hairy.

Strumble Head (VC45: Pembrokeshire); 2014-05-19

 hairy greenweed / Genista pilosa: The flowers and leaves of _Genista pilosa_ are distinctively hairy.

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