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Doronicum columnae Ten.

leopard’s bane (Asteraceae / Compositae)

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Doronicum columnae is native to the eastern Alps and the Balkans; its basal leaves are cordate and distinctly toothed.

Maidensgrove (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2016-05-19

 leopard’s bane / Doronicum columnae: _Doronicum columnae_ is native to the eastern Alps and the Balkans; its basal leaves are cordate and distinctly toothed.

The flower-heads of Doronicum species are surrounded by 2 rows of phyllaries of equal length.

Maidensgrove (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2016-05-19

 leopard’s bane / Doronicum columnae: The flower-heads of _Doronicum_ species are surrounded by 2 rows of phyllaries of equal length.

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