Appearance
This plant grows to a height of about 60 centimetres . 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, leaf margin is toothed. The leaves are glabrous on both sides. Size of leaves at the base: width 12–14 centimetres , length 10–11 centimetres . Cauline leaves are arranged in alternating fashion with successively smaller size and are petiolated. Size of lower cauline leaves: width 10–14 centimetres , length 6–8 centimetres .
Distribution
The area of origin of the species is considered the mountainous southern Europe. Altitude: 300–1,200 metres above sea level. The preferred habitat of this species are moist and shady places.Habitat
The area of origin of the species is considered the mountainous southern Europe. Altitude: 300–1,200 metres above sea level. The preferred habitat of this species are moist and shady places.References:
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