Adenostyles alliariae

Adenostyles alliariae is herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to southern and Central Europe, Ukraine, and Turkey.

Subspecies

Adenostyles alliariae subsp. alliariae Adenostyles alliariae subsp. pyrenaica P. Fournier

Description

Adenostyles alliariae can reach a height of. The inflorescence consists of dense corymbs hold by hairy peduncles. The small heads are usually composed of 3 to 4 flowers. The receptacle is naked or hairless. The flowers are of a tubular type and hermaphroditic. The corolla is cylindrical and pink violet. The length of the flower is of 7–8 mm. The period of flowering is from June until August.
Basal leaves are large, kidney-shaped or heart-shaped, leaf margin is toothed. Size of leaves at the base: width, length. Cauline leaves are arranged in alternating fashion with successively smaller size and are petiolated. At the base of the petiole are present two large leaflets enveloping the stem.

Distribution and habitat

The area of origin of the species is considered to be mountainous southern Europe. The preferred habitat of this species are wooded areas with tall grasses, rocks, and moraines at elevation.