Alchemilla is a genus of plants of the family Rosaceae. The flowers are small and greenish; the leaves rounded in outline. The alpine species has compound leaves like a miniature lupine and is found over the Scottish Highlands. The genus is so named from its association with alchemists in former times, who collected dew from its leaves for their operations. Research Alchemilla
Lady's Mantle is the popular name for the common species of alchemilla. The term 'Lady' refers to the Virgin Mary to whom the plant was dedicated. Research Lady's Mantle
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Abbreviations
Research Alchemilla
