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Red Bistort

 
Red Bistort, West Dorset
 
 
Flower spikes, stems and leaves
 
 
Flower spike
 
 
Front view of corolla - 5 petaloid tepals
 
 
Side view - 7 stamens, 3 pink styles
 
with white capitate stigmas
 
 
Upper leaves sessile and clasping stem
 
 
Lower leaves with petioles 
 
 
Branched flower stems