Leuzea conifera
Pomme de pin
Leuzia
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | white |
| Flower size | 50 mm |
| Flowering months | May, June, July, August |
| Leaf type | Pinnatisect |
| Height | 10-30 cm |
Description
An unusual and distinctive plant, in woodland and stony, dry roadsides.
Flowers
The flowerhead, made up of brown-silvery bracts, resembles a pine cone. The flowers are short and spiky on top of the cone, white or pink florets.
Leaves
Pinnatisect leaf is deeply lobed, almost to the central midrib. Lobes almost to central midrib, silver above, dull green beneath.
Fruits Seeds
Achene: a cluster of 1-seeded hairy fruit in the shape of a cone.
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