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Asperugo procumbens L.

madwort (Boraginaceae)

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Asperugo procumbens is a scrambling herb native to continental Europe.

Bayern, Germany; 2016-04-24

 madwort / Asperugo procumbens: _Asperugo procumbens_ is a scrambling herb native to continental Europe.

The flowers of Asperugo procumbens are small and blue to purple.

Bayern, Germany; 2016-04-24

 madwort / Asperugo procumbens: The flowers of _Asperugo procumbens_ are small and blue to purple.

The 2 sepals have several teeth each, and expand after fertilisation to conceal the ripening fruits.

Bayern, Germany; 2016-04-24

 madwort / Asperugo procumbens: The 2 sepals have several teeth each, and expand after fertilisation to conceal the ripening fruits.

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