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Bristly Oxtongue - Picris echioides

Height up to 80cm (31in). Common in localised areas of Britain only. Branched, bristly-stemmed perennial of dry, disturbed ground. Narrow, clasping leaves covered with swollen - based bristles and pale spots. Pale yellow flower heads, 20-25mm (0.75-1in) across, are borne in clusters, June to October.

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