Carpesium divaricatum, a
0.3-1.5 m tall perennial herb, grows in the shade of a tree. Dense
vellum hair stems branch well at the upper parts, and branches
emerge nearly sideways. Radical leaves have gone in the flowering
time. The lower part's leaves measure 7-20cm long, oval or oval-like
long oblong, with uneven shallow serrations on margins, vellus hairs
on both surfaces, and glandular dots on back surfaces. Mid-part's
leaves are long and oblong-shaped, with pointed tips. Flower heads
are small, 6-8mm in diameter, with 2-4 whorled lanceolate bracts at
the bases, and involucres are oval-shaped. Bloom time: June-October. |