Bupleurum stellatum, L.

Tutin, T. G., Heywood, V. H., Burges, N. A., Moore, D. M., Valentine, D. H., Walters, S. M. & Webb, D. A., 1981, Flora Europaea. Volume 2. Rosaceae to Umbelliferae, Cambridge University Press : 346

4. B. stellatum L. , Sp. Pl. 236 (1753) .

Stout, erect perennial 15-40 cm; stock densely covered with remains of dead leaves. Basal leaves numerous, linear to lanceolate; petiole much shorter than lamina, broadly winged; cauline leaves l(-2), narrowed from an ovate, semi-amplexicaul base. Rays 3-6. Bracts 2-3(-4), like the upper leaves but shorter and relatively wider; bracteoles 8-12, obovate, acute or mucronate, often yellowish, connate for at least | their length; veins conspicuous. Fruit c. 5 mm, ovoidelliptical, dark brown; ridges winged. 2« =16. Rocky places. • Alps, Corse. Au Co Ga He It.