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| IMG_1790 [Leontodon tuberosus] |
A flower head of Leontodon tuberosus
shot at an early stage of its development.
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| 303_5104 [Leontodon tuberosus] |
Two flower heads in full development.
Leontodon tuberosus is a perennial plant, common in all Mediterranean countries.
It is found from February to May
in shrubby hills, fallow fields, roadsides, and uncultivated fields
in altitudes 0-1200 m.
It can become 15-30cm tall and grows from tuberous roots
that are reportedly eaten in some areas.
Its flower heads stand on characteristically erect, unbranched stems
each of which holds a single flower head.
Photographed at the foot of Mt. Hymittos
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