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Ferulago campestris (Besser) Grec.

Ferulago galbanifera

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Ferulago galbanifera, synonym Ferulago campestris,[2] is a herb of the family Apiaceae.[3][4]

Description

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

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

  • Tutin, T. G. et al., eds. 1964–1980. Flora europaea.
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Ferulago galbanifera: Brief Summary

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Ferulago galbanifera, synonym Ferulago campestris, is a herb of the family Apiaceae.

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