Oenanthe globulosa, L.

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 : 338

1. O. globulosa L. , Sp. Pl. 255 (1753) .

Much-branched perennial rarely more than 50 cm. Roots with ovoid tubers, distant from stem. Stem hollow, grooved. Basal leaves 2-pinnate; lobes ovate to linear. Cauline leaves 1 - to 2-pinnate; lobes linear to linear-lanceolate. Umbels terminal or leaf-opposed. Peduncle longer or shorter than rays. Rays 3-16, thickened in fruit. Partial umbels male, or male and hermaphrodite; male flowers pedicellate. Fruit c. 5 mm, globose. Styles f as long as fruit. Marshes, usually near the sea. W. Mediterranean region, eastwards to S. Italy; C. & S. Portugal. BI Co Ga Hs It Lu Sa Si.