Adenostyles alpina is herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the genus Adenostyles of the Asteraceae family.

Description

This plant grows to a height of about 60 centimetres (23.6 in). The inflorescence consists of dense corymbs hold by hairy peduncles. The small heads are usually composed of 3 to 4 flowers. The receptacle (the part that collects and maintains individual flowers) 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, leaf margin is toothed. The leaves are glabrous on both sides. Size of leaves at the base: width 12–14 cm (4.7–5.5 ), length 10–11 cm (3.9–4.3 ). Cauline leaves are arranged in alternating fashion with successively smaller size and are petiolated. Size of lower cauline leaves: width 10–14 cm (3.9–5.5 ), length 6–8 cm (2.4–3.1 ).

Distribution and habitat

The area of ​​origin of the species is considered the mountainous southern Europe. Altitude: 300–1200 m (984.3–3,937 ) above sea level. The preferred habitat of this species are moist and shady places.

External links

• Biolib
• Adenostyles glabra