Ferulago galbanifera
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[1] | |
Synonyms[2] | |
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Ferulago galbanifera, synonym Ferulago campestris,[2] is a herb of the family Apiaceae.[3][4]
Description
[edit]Ferulago galbanifera can reach a height of about 50–120 centimetres (20–47 in).[5] 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.[5]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]This species can be found in the Mediterranean area from Morocco to Turkey and eastwards to southern European Russia.[2] It occurs in dry meadows, cliffs, rocky and calcareous areas, at an elevation of 0–900 metres (0–2,953 ft) above sea level.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ferulago galbanifera (Mill.) W.D.J.Koch", The International Plant Names Index, retrieved 2022-12-21
- ^ a b c "Ferulago galbanifera (Mill.) W.D.J.Koch", Plants of the World Online, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 2022-12-21
- ^ Tropicos
- ^ Catalogue of Life
- ^ a b c Acta Plantarum
- Tutin, T. G. et al., eds. 1964–1980. Flora europaea.
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