Laserpitium nitidum, Zanted.

Tutin, T. G., Heywood, V. H., Burges, N. A., Moore, D. M., Valentine, D. H., Walters, S. M. & Webb, D. A., 1981, Flora Europaea. Volume 2. Rosaceae to Umbelliferae, Cambridge University Press : 369

8. L. nitidum Zanted. , Comment. Ateneo Brescia 1815: 89 (1818).

Somewhat hispid perennial 30-70 cm. Stock with abundant fibres. Stem terete, striate, solid. Lower leaves 3-pinnate, ovate to triangular in outline; lobes 15-30 x 10-15(-25) mm, ovate, cordate to broadly cuneate at base, glabrous above, hispid beneath, dentate, often lobed, ciliate; network of veins somewhat elongated and irregular. Petioles of upper cauline leaves rather narrow, with wide membranous margin. Rays (10—)15—25(—35), sparsely hispid to glabrous, rough on the inner side. Bracts numerous, lanceolate, often 2- to 3-fid at apex, ciliate; bracteoles numerous, nearly as long as pedicels, largely membranous. Petals white. Fruit 5-6 mm, broadly ovoid; lateral wings c. 1-5 mm wide, dorsal narrower. 2/i = 22. • N. Italy (Trentino to Como). It.