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Oenanthe
water dropwort
Botanical details
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Oenanthe
- Genus description
Oenanthe are perennials with a preference for damp ground, marshes or water. Hollow stems are shiny and can grow up to 2m tall. Leaves are triangular, shiny and bright green and flowers are arranged in small white clusters. Brown, rugby-shaped seeds follow the flowers.
- Name status
Correct
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