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Overview
A member of the carrot family, Pepper Saxifrage is found in a range of unimproved grasslands, from hay meadows to roadside verges, but generally prefers damper soils. It flowers between June and September, displaying loose umbels (umbrella-like clusters) of yellowy-white flowers.
Key Facts
- Pepper Saxifrage is a medium umbellifer with clusters of fine, cream or yellow flowers. It has small, branched, pinnate leaves with two to four leaflets.
- Despite it’s name, Pepper Saxifrage doesn’t taste of pepper!
- It’s presence is a good indicator of agriculturally unimproved meadows.
- Height: up to 60cm
Status
Common.
Seasonality
June to September
