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Carl Farmer |
Common in the south of the area but rare in the north (though surprisingly common in North Skye). On shaded roadsides and similar places. Flower diameter c 3-4 mm. Fruit c 5 mm long. ID: Leaves 2-3-pinnate. Umbels have 4-10 primary rays and no lower bracts but several undivided upper bracts. Stem furrowed, downy below, hairless above. Plant not aromatic. Flowers > 3 mm across. Other features: Leaves have fern-like appearance. Fruits black. Umbel has gently curving surface but not at all globular. Petals slightly notched or unnotched, outer flowers have outer petals larger, inner ones have all petals same size. |
