''Pentanema spiraeifolium'' is a species

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plant belonging to the family

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. It is found from Europe to Iran.

Description

''Pentanema spiraeifolium'' reaches a height of . The middle leaves are oblong-elliptic and they measure of length and of width. The base of the leaves is not embracing the stem. The upper cauline leaves are erect, with a round base. The stem is erect and branched, with numerous flowers (two to twelve). The outer ones are ligulate and bright yellow, while the inner ones are tubular dark orange. The flower's attachment to the stalk ( receptacle) is covered by clearly curved scales. The flowering period extends from June to August.

Distribution

This plant is found in southern France, Italy, Switzerland, and the

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Habitat

They can be found up to above sea level, in most environments, rocky, arid and hot.Pignatti S. - Flora d'Italia (3 vol.) - Edagricole – 1982. vol. III, pag. 44

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Czech Botany, BiolibZipcode Zoo, ''Inula''
{{Taxonbar, from=Q2307896 spiraeifolia Flora of Europe Plants described in 1759