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Thalictrum flavum L.

common meadow-rue (Ranunculaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
WidespreadModerate tendencySE
Plant Atlas 2020
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The name Thalictrum flavum refers to the yellowish colouration of the flowers.

Iffley (VC22: Berkshire); 2013-06-18

 common meadow-rue / Thalictrum flavum: The name _Thalictrum flavum_ refers to the yellowish colouration of the flowers.

The colouration is more apparent before anthesis.

Iffley (VC22: Berkshire); 2013-06-18

 common meadow-rue / Thalictrum flavum: The colouration is more apparent before anthesis.

Despite being called the ‘common’ meadow-rue, Thalictrum flavum is restricted to base-rich wetlands.

Iffley (VC22: Berkshire); 2013-06-18

 common meadow-rue / Thalictrum flavum: Despite being called the ‘common’ meadow-rue, _Thalictrum flavum_ is restricted to base-rich wetlands.

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L-R: Bidens tripartita, Melilotus officinalis, Mimulus guttatus, Thalictrum flavum, Ranunculus peltatus, Anchusa arvensis, Malva alcea, Lolium perenne