Hypericum linarioides, Bosse

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 : 264

15. H. linarioides Bosse , Allgem. Gartenz. 3: 99 (1835)

( H. alpestre Steven , H. repens auct., non L.).

Stems (5-)8-17(-30) cm, erect from creeping and rooting base, glabrous. Leaves on main stem (5—)8—14 mm, linear to narrowly elliptical, without apical gland, glabrous, usually with deflexed margin; leaves on axillary shoots smaller and crowded. Inflorescence subspicate, or with lowest branches somewhat elongated. Sepals with or without marginal black glands. Petals often red-tinged or red-veined. Anthers yellow. Mountain rocks and grassland. C. part of Balkan peninsula; Krym. Bu Gr Ju Rs (K).