Arabis bellidifolia   Daisy-leaved Wall-cress

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This almost finished, wet, bedraggled specimen was the only one we saw as an example of its kind. A close-up photo of the leaves (hardly visble here) shows a rosette of spoon-shaped leaves very similar to those of the common daisy (Bellis perennis), hence the species name: bellidifolia.

In ther past Arabis bellidifolia has also been known as Arabis pumila (Dwarf Rock-cress). It can be found in the Alps and Apennines at heights of up to 9,000 feet.

Arabis bellidifolia

Arabis bellidifolia Daisy-leaved Wall-cress

Foot of Marmolada, Dolomites, Italy 3rd July 2014

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Arabis bellidifolia Daisy-leaved Wall-cress

Foot of Marmolada, Dolomites, Italy 3rd July 2014

Added on 10th November 2014

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