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Filipendula ulmaria (L.) Maxim.

meadowsweet (Rosaceae)

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Filipendula ulmaria is a widespread plant of seasonally wet ground.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-07-02

 meadowsweet / Filipendula ulmaria: _Filipendula ulmaria_ is a widespread plant of seasonally wet ground.

The flowers of Filipendula ulmaria have 5 petals, whereas those of the rarer Filipendula vulgaris have 6.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-07-02

 meadowsweet / Filipendula ulmaria: The flowers of _Filipendula ulmaria_ have 5 petals, whereas those of the rarer _Filipendula vulgaris_ have 6.

The carpels of Filipendula ulmaria are twisted into a spiral, which is especially apparent when in fruit.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-07-02

 meadowsweet / Filipendula ulmaria: The carpels of _Filipendula ulmaria_ are twisted into a spiral, which is especially apparent when in fruit.

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