chamois cress


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Noun1.chamois cress - small tufted perennial herb of mountains of central and southern Europe having very small flowers of usually leafless stems; sometimes placed in genus Lepidium
Lepidium alpina, Pritzelago alpina
herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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In the rock garden the white flowers of Chamois Cress (Huchinsia) are appearing on this lovely mat-forming perennial with fern-like foliage.
Think bold for spring; As the sun finally finds its way through the clouds, it's time to get out into the garden and plan your summer planting, says Harry Clay

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