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Filipendula vulgaris Moench

dropwort (Rosaceae)

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Filipendula vulgaris grows in chalk and limestone grassland across England and Wales; in Ireland, it is restricted to the Burren; in Scotland, it grows at several widely scattered sites.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2009-06-19

 dropwort / Filipendula vulgaris: _Filipendula vulgaris_ grows in chalk and limestone grassland across England and Wales; in Ireland, it is restricted to the Burren; in Scotland, it grows at several widely scattered sites.

The flowers of Filipendula vulgaris have 6 petals, whereas those of the commoner Filipendula ulmaria have 5; F. vulgaris also has more numerous and smaller leaflets.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2008-07-03

 dropwort / Filipendula vulgaris: The flowers of _Filipendula vulgaris_ have 6 petals, whereas those of the commoner _Filipendula ulmaria_ have 5; _F. vulgaris_ also has more numerous and smaller leaflets.

The fruit of Filipendula vulgaris is neatly symmetrical, unlike the twisted fruits of Filipendula ulmaria.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2010-08-01

 dropwort / Filipendula vulgaris: The fruit of _Filipendula vulgaris_ is neatly symmetrical, unlike the twisted fruits of _Filipendula ulmaria_.

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