Achillea nana, L.

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6. A. nana L. , Sp. Pl. 899 (1753).

Tomentose. Stems up to 15 cm, simple, erect. Leaves l-3(-4-5) cm; basal long-petiolate, oblong-lanceolate to -spathulate, l(-2)-pinnatifid, the lobes lanceolate to linear-lanceolate, acute or subobtuse, crowded, entire. Corymbs with 4-8 capitula; peduncles l-3(-10) mm. Involucre 5-7 mm in diameter; bracts c. 4 mm, lanceolate, acute, tomentose, with a wide, brown margin. Ligules 2-3-5 mm, obovate, white. 2л =18. Mountain rocks and screes', calcifuge. • Alps, eastwards to c. 11° E.; C. Appennini. Ga He It.