Doronicum plantagineum, L.

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6. D. plantagineum L. , Sp. Pl. 885 (1753).

Stems up to 80 cm, glabrous below, pubescent above. Rhizome with tufts of sericeous hairs at nodes. Basal leaves 5-11 x 3-5(-6) cm, ovate-elliptical, narrowed to a long petiole, entire or weakly dentate; lower cauline leaves ovate-elliptical, amplexicaul; upper lanceolate. Capitula usually solitary, 3-5 cm in diameter; peduncles glandular-pubescent. Involucral bracts 14-20 mm, linear, ciliate, c. i as long as ligules. Achenes of marginal florets without a pappus. 2« = 120. Woods, pastures and heaths. • W. Europe, northwards to N. France. Ga Hs It Lu [Br Ho].

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