Marsh Stitchwort

Marsh Stitchwort, Kingcombe Meadows
Nature Reserve, West Dorset

Marsh Stitchwort flower -
5 bifid petals, 10 stamens, 3 styles, 5 sepals

Close-up of 3 styles and ovary

Back view - sepals with 3 ribs and a white margin

Long thin flower stems

Papery bracts with central green stripe

Young leaves and angled main stem

Older leaves, main stem and thin
flower stem (top right)