Gypsophila laricina
Gypsophila laricina
Alçıotu
Syn: Gypsophila sphaerocephala
Perennial, entirely glabrous or bracts and calyx glandular-hairy. Rhizome woody. Stems several, woody at the base, rigid, 10-70 cm. Leaves linear, triquetrous or flat, 10-60 x 0,5-3 mm, narrowly acuminate. lnflorescence a dense globose cluster, 4-18 mm diam., with ± numerous, sessile flowers. Bracts oblong to ovate, acuminate. Calyx campanulate, 3-4,5 mm, with ± acuminate teeth. Petals 4·5-7 mm, white to pale pink, linear, obtuse. Seeds with acute tubercles.
1. Stems 10-20cm; flower heads small, few-flowered, 4-8 mm diam. ....var. syriaca
1. Stems 20-70 cm; flower heads 10-18mm diam.
2. Bracts and calyx glabrous or with scattered hairs; leaves 0·5-1mm broad; heads 5-10 mm diam. ...........................................var. sphaerocephala
2. Bracts and calyx glandular-hairy; leaves 1-3mm broad; heads 10-18mm diam. ...................................................var. cappadocica
