Stewkley Wildlife Reserve
Burnet Saxifrage
Burnet Saxifrage - Pimpinella saxifraga
Time to see - July - August.
Height - 30cm -100cm
Although
called a Burnet, this plant is not related to the Greater Burnet.
It is not a Saxifrage either, but is a member of the Parsley family.
As it looks like many other umbelifores, it is best distinguished by its leaves, shown below.
There are at present just a few of this plant in the field next to the Rec.
As it looks like many other umbelifores, it is best distinguished by its leaves, shown below.
There are at present just a few of this plant in the field next to the Rec.