Store-SkagastølstindScandinavian Mountains over 2000 metres - James Baxter
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Cicerbita alpina, Alpine Sow-thistle, Turt. Tall.
A creeping perennial with a stout hollow stem. The large leaves are pinnately lobed with triangular ends. Flowers are 20mm with blue disc and ray, and are clustered atop stem.
Common in damp birch wood and grassy scrub.