ABSTRACT

Cauline leaves opposite, 2 or 3 pairs. Lowermost leaves, sometimes even second pair entire, lanceolate, linear-lanceolate, rarely with a pair of lateral linear lobes. Upper leaves lyrately pinnatisect, with 1-3 (4) pairs of narrowlinear or subfiliform lateral lobes. Inflorescence compact, semiglobose, capitate, accrescent and elongating in fruits, corymbose-paniculate, paniculate. Bracteoles scarious, deltoid-lanceolate, glabrous or sparsely ciliate along margin. Flowers light pink, 4-6 mm long. Fruits pubescent on both surfaces, 3-4.5 mm long.