Family: Asteraceae Genus: LaunaeaSpecies description: Like L.lanifera, but more or less glabrous; Leaves usually with narrowly linear lobes;Involucre 10-12 mm; Achenes 3.5-4 x c.1 mm, more strongly narrowed at base than at apex, papilose-buberulent
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Distribution: S.Spain (near Almeria) Hs (N.W.Africa) Found: S.Spain, east of aeroport of Almeria (= N.Cabo da Gata) Date: 10-5-94 Flora Europea:4-326 Literatuur:Notes: (Compositea); Picture 2 gives the glabrous apex of stock, one clear distinction to L.lanifera.(Sonchus spinosus)
Pictures: A.Voswinkel, The Netherlands email: aart@knoware.nl