Phyteuma betonicifolium   Betony-leaved Rampion

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This could be confused with Phyteuma spicata which has a very similar flower spike but with cordate (heart-shaped) basal leaves. P. betonicifolium is mainly found in the Alps and in meadows up to 8,500 feet.

Phyteuma betonicifolium

Phyteuma betonicifolium Betony-leaved Rampion

Meadows near Pontresina station, Engadine, Switzerland 7th July 2011

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Phyteuma betonicifolium Betony-leaved Rampion

Meadows near Pontresina station, Engadine, Switzerland 7th July 2011, updated 8th July 2014

Added on April 4th 2011

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