Ferulago galbanifera | |
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Close-up offlowers | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Apiales |
Family: | Apiaceae |
Genus: | Ferulago |
Species: | F. galbanifera |
Binomial name | |
Ferulago galbanifera W.D.J.Koch | |
Synonyms | |
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Ferulago galbanifera, synonym Ferulago campestris, is a herb of the family Apiaceae.
Description
Ferulago galbanifera can reach a height of about 50–120 centimetres (20–47 in). This perennial herb has a branching stem and repeatedly pinnate leaves. They are ovate-triangular, petiolate, 30–60 cm long. It produces large, flat, yellow inflorescences, with a diameter of 6–18 cm. The five petals are yellow, almost rounded, curved inward at the top. This plant blooms from July to August. Fruits are oblong obovate, 12–20 mm long.
Distribution and habitat
This species can be found in the Mediterranean area from Morocco to Turkey and eastwards to southern European Russia. It occurs in dry meadows, cliffs, rocky and calcareous areas, at an elevation of 0–900 metres (0–2,953 ft) above sea level.
References
- "Ferulago galbanifera (Mill.) W.D.J.Koch", The International Plant Names Index, retrieved 2022-12-21
- ^ "Ferulago galbanifera (Mill.) W.D.J.Koch", Plants of the World Online, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 2022-12-21
- Tropicos
- Catalogue of Life
- ^ Acta Plantarum
- Tutin, T. G. et al., eds. 1964–1980. Flora europaea.
Taxon identifiers | |
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Ferulago galbanifera | |
Ferulago campestris | |
Ferula campestris | |
Ferula galbanifera |
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