40. R. elliptica Tausch,

Flora (Regensb.) 2: 465 (1819) ( R. graveolens Gren . & Godron).

Like 39 but stems without acicles or glandular setae; leaflets elliptical, cuneate at base, pubescent on both surfaces; pedicels glabrous; sepals eglandular on the back; fruit glabrous. W. & C. Europe, extending south-eastwards to Albania and W. Ukraine. A1 Au Be Br Bu Cz Ga Ge Gr?Hb He Hs Hu It Ju Po Rm Rs (W).