Alchemilla vulgaris Linnaeus, in the broad sense
lady’s-mantle
Europe, northern and western Asia, eastern North America,
Australia; introduced into New Zealand
Like several other herbs,Alchemilla vulgaris is not a single entity but (in this
case) a composite of a number of distinct microspecies which reproduce
Currants, Succulents and Roses 149Alchemilla vulgaris, lady’s-mantle (Green 1902, fig. 189)