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Pictorial guide to the flora of the British Isles
Oxyria digyna is an Arctic–Alpine species, similar in general appearance to a Rumex.
Twll Du (VC49: Caernarvonshire); 2007-05-28 |
![mountain sorrel / Oxyria digyna: _Oxyria digyna_ is an <a href="aa.html">Arctic–Alpine</a> species, similar in general appearance to a _Rumex_.](img/528733.jpg) |
The flowers of Oxyria digyna have 4 tepals, 6 stamens and 2 stigmas.
Twll Du (VC49: Caernarvonshire); 2007-05-28 |
![mountain sorrel / Oxyria digyna: The flowers of _Oxyria digyna_ have 4 tepals, 6 stamens and 2 stigmas.](img/108656.jpg) |
Unlike the 3-faced achenes of Rumex, the fruits of Oxyria digyna have 2 flattish faces.
Dolomites, Italy; 2012-07-07 |
![mountain sorrel / Oxyria digyna: Unlike the 3-faced achenes of _Rumex_, the fruits of _Oxyria digyna_ have 2 flattish faces.](img/344627.jpg) |
All images copyright © Christopher J. Dixon unless otherwise indicated.
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