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Alchemilla alpina L.

Alpine lady’s-mantle (Rosaceae)

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WidespreadVery strong tendencyN
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The leaves of Alchemilla alpina are divided very nearly to the base.

Ben Lawers (VC88: Mid Perthshire); 2010-08-17

 Alpine lady’s-mantle / Alchemilla alpina: The leaves of _Alchemilla alpina_ are divided very nearly to the base.

Alchemilla alpina is an Arctic–Alpine lady’s-mantle, that is very widespread in the Scottish Highlands and the Lake District, but otherwise rare in Britain and Ireland.

Ben Lawers (VC88: Mid Perthshire); 2010-08-17

 Alpine lady’s-mantle / Alchemilla alpina: _Alchemilla alpina_ is an <a href="aa.html">Arctic–Alpine</a> lady’s-mantle, that is very widespread in the Scottish Highlands and the Lake District, but otherwise rare in Britain and Ireland.

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