Atractylis gummifera, L.

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1. A. gummifera L. , Sp. Pl. 829 (1753)

( Carlina gummifera (L.) Less. ).

Stout perennial; stems absent. Leaves 15-40 x 5-12 cm, oblong-lanceolate in outline, pinnatipartite; segments 5-8 pairs,

oblong, pinnatifid, acuminate, spinose-dentate; petiole 8-14 cm, sheathing at the base. Involucre 30-70 mm, arachnoid-lanate; middle involucral bracts ligulate, with 3 patent apical spines 10-25 mm and much shorter lateral spines; inner bracts somewhat glaucous, with a brown apical spine 3-5 mm. Achenes 5-6 x 2-5-3 mm; pappus 20-25 mm, white. 2л = 20. Mediterranean region, Portugal. Co Cr Gr Hs It Lu Sa Si.