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Umbilicus rupestris (Salisb.) Dandy

navelwort (Crassulaceae)

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Very widespreadModerate tendencySW
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Umbilicus rupestris has a south-westerly distribution in the British Isles, growing on rocks in relatively warm and wet areas; its peltate leaves give it its common name of ‘navelwort’.

Holyhead Island (VC52: Anglesey); 2019-06-22

 navelwort / Umbilicus rupestris: _Umbilicus rupestris_ has a south-westerly distribution in the British Isles, growing on rocks in relatively warm and wet areas; its peltate leaves give it its common name of ‘navelwort’.

The pendent, tubular flowers conceal 5 stigmas and 10 stamens.

Holyhead Island (VC52: Anglesey); 2019-06-22

 navelwort / Umbilicus rupestris: The pendent, tubular flowers conceal 5 stigmas and 10 stamens.

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