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Bogbean Bogbean family
Menyanthes trifoliata Menyanthaceae

Bogbean (or Buckbean) is an aquatic perennial of shallow lakes, ponds and tarns, being more common in the north of Britain. The trifoliate leaves, which look similar to those of a broad bean, are held erect above the water. The white (or pink) flowers have 5 petals in a star shape, which are fringed with stout white hairs.

Bogbean flower Bogbean plant

Bogbean leaves Bogbean seeds
Trifoliate leaves Seeds




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