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Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area

Mercurialis perennis

Family : EUPHORBIACEAE (Spurge Family)
Common Name (UK) : Dog's Mercury
Common Name (DE) : Wald-Bingelkraut
Common Name (FR) : Mercuriale vivace
Habitat : Very occasional in woodland. Prefers chalky soil.
Remarks : A good indicator of old undisturbed woodland.
First appearing : April
Abundance : Abundant

  • Photo Date : April 9, 2005
  • Location : Forest near Nürtingen.
    N48° 36.680' E9° 24.169'
  • Siting Date : April 16, 2005
  • Location :Goldersbach valley in the Schönbuch Forest.
    N48' 34.692° E9' 01.833°
  • Siting Date : May 1, 2005
  • Location :East of the Katzenbachsee, Stuttgart-West
    N48° 44.548' E9° 04.819'