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Saturday, 4 August 2012
Marsh or Common Lousewort ?
Found quite a few clumps in Crimsworth Dean back in May this year,i havent seen it before in Calderdale,my Wildflow Books a bit limited and seems to suggest Marsh as opposed to Common,would appreciate any i d.
regards Brian,ps its the only pic imanaged as it was blowing a gale.
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Think its Lousewort, Pedicularis sylvatica as the outer part of the flower - the sepal tube - looks to be smooth. It's downy in the Marsh Lousewort. I'll try to do a proper post. Sorry for late response.
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