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Arabis hirsuta (L.) Scop.

hairy rock-cress (Brassicaceae / Cruciferae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
WidespreadNegligible tendencyE
Plant Atlas 2020
BSBI Distribution Map

Arabis hirsuta grows in limestone grassland and dunes.

Oxwich (VC41: Glamorgan); 2016-05-08

 hairy rock-cress / Arabis hirsuta: _Arabis hirsuta_ grows in limestone grassland and dunes.

The numerous fruits of Arabis hirsuta are narrow many-seeded pods which are held erect.

Port Eynon (VC41: Glamorgan); 2019-06-05

 hairy rock-cress / Arabis hirsuta: The numerous fruits of _Arabis hirsuta_ are narrow many-seeded pods which are held erect.

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