This plant is often found in the wild in Northern Europe. STEM: Woody, branched, with 2 raised lines. ROOT: Woody stock. HAIRS: Absent STIPULES: Absent LEAF-STALK: Absent BRACTS: Present FLOWER STALK: About equaling flower. SEPALS: 5, oval, blunt, unequal, often reddish-tinged, remaining in fruit. PETALS: 5, oval. STAMENS: Many, about equaling petals. STIGMA: 3, on curved styles. OVARY: 1, partly 3-celled. SEEDS: Numerous, oblong, narrowly winged.
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chalky, moist, light, medium, heavy fertile well drained soil.