Limestone mountain pasture spp

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  1. Fidel

    Fidel Active Member

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    I accompanied a group walking in the Parco d'Abruzzo (south of Rome, Italy) and saw several plants quite new to me. I would be grateful if anyone can help with id. These two are in a pasture at 1400 metres above sea level in a limestone mountainous region.
     

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    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    If it was UK I would say Cruciata laevipes...but do you have it in Italy?

    Cruciata laevipes - Google Search

    3. Your pic shows 2 different plants
    The one with flowers looks like Lamium sp.
     
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    Tyrlych Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    And if here in Ukraine I would say Cruciata glabra.
    The second is Lamium purpureum.
     
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    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Thanks Tyrlych....did a bit more reseach...found this.
    C. glabra better option!

    Genere Cruciata - Flora Italiana
     
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    Very many thanks SS and Tyrlich. I think that you are 100% on genus and 99.9% on species. A great relief! In a moment, I'll put up another one that had me head-scratching. Your views would be greatly appreciated.
     
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    Just had another look at the link. ....Under the word/map top section are clear pics.
    Err missed them first time round...ooops!
    I reckon Cruciata laevipes looks a better match.

    Picture ID: 73979 - Cruciata laevipes
     
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    Thanks again SS. That was the 0.1% left for doubt-erasing!
     

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