Beilis annua, L.

Tutin, T. G., Heywood, V. H., Burges, N. A., Moore, D. M., Valentine, D. H., Walters, S. M. & Webb, D. A., 1976, Flora Europaea. Volume 4. Plantaginaceae to Compositae (and Rubiaceae), Cambridge University Press : 111

1. B. annua L. , Sp. Pl. 887 (1753).

Subglabrous to hispid annual (2-5-)5-12(-20) cm. Stem usually apparent, ascending or suberect. Leaves 6-25(-50) x 3-15(-20) mm, oblanceolate-lingu- late to broadly obovate-spathulate, crenate-serrate to entire; petiole usually distinct in lower leaves, less so in the upper. Peduncles 1 -5-10 cm, slender. Capitula 5-15(-20)mm in diameter. Involucral bracts 2-5-3-5 mm, subacute. Ligules 4-5-8 mm, often tinged with purplish-red beneath. Achenes pubescent. Mediterranean region, Portugal, Bulgaria. Al BI Bu Co Cr Ga Gr Hs It Ju Lu Sa Si Tu.