Adoxa moschatellina is commonly known as the Town-hall Clock plant because its flowers are in a perfect square with a fifth one on the top. Click on any picture to expand it.
Its "proper" English name is Moschatel; but where does that come from?
"Moschea" is Italian for Mosque. So perhaps whoever originally named this plant in its Latin Linnaeus description meant that it ressembles a little Mosque -- corrupted to Town-hall Clock. What do you think?
And one more accidental shot, which I enjoy.
You never know what a Ramblers' walk may bring!
Thanks to Sue for leading this 10 miles walk for Mid Sussex Ramblers.
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