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| Taken at Baron's Haugh on
21st March 2021 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode. |
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Species:
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Adoxa moschatellina.
Dipsacales.
Adoxaceae.
Herbaceous perennial.
Five-faced Bishop, Hollowroot, Muskroot, Townhall Clock.
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Habitat:
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Under shade on
the banks of rivers and streams, in deciduous woodlands and under
hedgerows.
5 - 10 cms.
May - June.
The plant and its flowers have a musk-like scent, which it emits
towards evening when the dew falls.
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