Thalictrum simplex

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Common name

Small Meadow-rue

Scientific name

Thalictrum simplex L.

Conservation status and threats

NOT protected species in Bulgaria.

Description and identification

Thalictrum simplex is a perennial, 30 to 100 cm tall. Stem slightly branched, glabrous. The leaf segments (leaflets) are lanceolate to linear-lanceolate, with a wedge-shaped base, without stipules. Inflorescence narrowly pyramidal panicle. Fruits with 8 ribs. Flowering June - September^[1][2].

Distribution in Bulgaria

In the floristic regions: Western Stara Planina, Predbalkan (western), Sofia region, Vitosha, Pirin, Rila, Rhodopes, Thracian lowland; up to 1800 m alt^[3].

Habitat

Meadows and bushes^[4].

References

[1] Китанов, Б. & И. Пенев. 1963. Флора на Витоша. Изд. "Наука и изкуство". София.

[2] Делипавлов, Д., И. Чешмеджиев, М. Попова, Д. Терзийски, И. Ковачев. 2003. Определител на растенията в България. Аграрен университет. Пловдив.

[3] Делипавлов и кол. 2003. Пос. източник.

[4] Делипавлов и кол. 2003. Пос. източник.

Thalictrum simplex на български