As common in Europe as it is in the British Isles, this umbellifer is more likely to be found on basic soils and will flourish at high altitudes too. The rosette leaves typically have four or five leaflets while the quiet similar P. major only tends to have three.

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By paths to railway station, Pontresina, 7th July 2010

Added on 21st June 2011, updated 23rd August 2018