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Corky-fruited Water-dropwort Carrot family
Oenanthe pimpinelloides Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)

The main distinguishing characteristic of Corky-fruited Water-dropwort is the shape of its seeds, which have swollen corky bases. The plant grows in damp clay soils, and is generally only found in southern England.

Corky-fruited Water-dropwort plant Corky-fruited Water-dropwort flowers

Seeds Upper leaves Lower leaves
Seeds with swollen corky bases Upper leaves (linear) Lower leaves (pinnate)




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