Senecio doronicum

Chamois Ragwort

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Common names

Chamois Ragwort.

Scientific name

Senecio doronicum (L.) L. In Bulgaria grows the subspecies Senecio doronicum subs. transylvanicus (Boiss.) Nyman

Conservation status and threats

NOT protected species in Bulgaria.

Description and identification

Chamois Ragwort is a perennial, 10-40 cm long. Leaves more or less leathery, gray-green in fresh condition, on either side glabrous or with sparse to moderately dense short glandular and sparse web-like hairs, on the edge and midrib below with short glandular hairs. Flowering July-August^[1].

Distribution in Bulgaria

In mountains Sredna Stara Planina, Vitosha, Rila, Pirin, from 1700 to 2800 m alt^[2].

General distribution

Central and Southern Europe^[3].

References

[1] Владимир Владимиров. 2012. В: Флора на Република България. том XI, академично издателство "Проф. Марин Дринов", София.

[2] Владимир Владимиров. 2012. Пос. източник.

[3] Владимир Владимиров. 2012. Пос. източник.

Senecio doronicum на български

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