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Sibbaldia procumbens L.

sibbaldia (Rosaceae)

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Sibbaldia procumbens is an Arctic–Alpine plant found in the Highlands of Scotland.

Isère (38), France; 2017-07-17

 sibbaldia / Sibbaldia procumbens: _Sibbaldia procumbens_ is an <a href="aa.html">Arctic–Alpine</a> plant found in the Highlands of Scotland.

The leaves of Sibbaldia procumbens are trifoliate with each leaflet being 3-lobed at the tip, distinguishing it from Potentilla species.

Isère (38), France; 2017-07-17

 sibbaldia / Sibbaldia procumbens: The leaves of _Sibbaldia procumbens_ are trifoliate with each leaflet being 3-lobed at the tip, distinguishing it from _Potentilla_ species.

The flowers of Sibbaldia procumbens may have 5 vestigial yellow petals, or they may be entirely lacking.

Isère (38), France; 2017-07-17

 sibbaldia / Sibbaldia procumbens: The flowers of _Sibbaldia procumbens_ may have 5 vestigial yellow petals, or they may be entirely lacking.

The fruits of Sibbaldia procumbens are small achenes, concealed by the sepals.

Ben Nevis (VC97: West Inverness); 2018-08-20

 sibbaldia / Sibbaldia procumbens: The fruits of _Sibbaldia procumbens_ are small achenes, concealed by the sepals.

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