Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area
Alchemilla vulgaris
| Family : | ROSACEAE (Rose Family) |
| Common Name (UK) : | Lady's Mantle |
| Common Name (DE) : | Frauenmantel |
| Common Name (FR) : | Alchemille des prés |
| Habitat : | Common in grassland, roadsides, banks, open country from lowlands to high in hills. |
| Remarks : | The young leaves can be eaten. It is very rich in vitamin C (200 mg/100g leaves which is 5x that of lemon). It's taken principally as a tea infusion. This plant is used by florists. |
| First appearing : | May |
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