- Ladies Mantle (Alchemillia vulgaris)
- Grassland perennial, usually associated with upland areas. Easily recognised
by palmately lobed leaves; leaf shape variation can be used to separate
different species within this aggregate. Yellowish green flowers appear May to
September. Height up to 30cm
One of three very similar native species of lady's mantle (the others are
Alchemilla vestita and A. glabra) which are found in grassy places. The flowers
are tiny and greenish-yellow.
A Stems and leaf-stalks densely covered with spreading hairs. Leaf hairy on both
upper and underside: Alchemilla vestita
B Stems and leaf stalks covered with spreading hairs. Leaf hairy only on
underside: Alchemilla xanthochlora.
C Only the lowest 1 - 2 internodes hairy, with adpressed hairs (not spreading
hairs). Upper part of stem hairless. Leaves hairless on both surfaces except for
the parts of the veins near edge of leaf on the underside: Alchemilla glabra.