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Family: |
Compositae |
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Scientific Name: |
Artemisia umbelliformis Lam. subsp. eriantha
(Ten.) Vallčs Xirau & Braņas |
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Description: |
White-tomentous herbaceous species with a strong
and aromatic smell. Flower-heads set out in contracted spike
with yellowish flowers. |
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Ecology: |
It lives on altitudes environments, from 2000 to
3100 meters, on debris and calcareous rocks. |
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Interest: |
Endemic species of Apennines and Maritime Alps,
regarded as Vulnerable according to the Red List of Italian
Plants and protected in Abruzzo in conformity with L.R. n.
45/79. |
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Presence In the Park: |
Rare species that grows with localized
distribution in high altitudes zones of Majella. |
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Where you can find it: |
It can be seen at Botanic Garden in S. Eufemia a
Majella. |
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Curiosities: |
This species became rare since its bitter-tonic
features are useful for the spirits production. |
