One might assume these Turchino plants are Tephroseris italica Holub, present in nearby Northern Apennine areas and part of the T. longifolia group. That seemed like the simplest conclusion… #PlantBiogeography #AlpinePlants #Tephroseris 4/9

Tephroseris sp. photographed near Cappelletta di Masone (Liguria, Italy) in mid-May 2024. This species is at the center of a small biological mystery.

Tephroseris sp. photographed near Cappelletta di Masone (Liguria, Italy) in mid-May 2024. This species is at the center of a small biological mystery.

Tephroseris sp. photographed near Cappelletta di Masone (Liguria, Italy) in mid-May 2024. This species is at the center of a small biological mystery.

Tephroseris sp. photographed near Cappelletta di Masone (Liguria, Italy) in mid-May 2024. This species is at the center of a small biological mystery.

Tephroseris sp. photographed near Cappelletta di Masone (Liguria, Italy) in mid-May 2024. This species is at the center of a small biological mystery. I’ll explain the details in upcoming posts, but patience is needed… 1/9
#Botany #PlantScience #Tephroseris

This film shows my #botanicalillustration of the Field #fleawort #Tephroseris intergrifolia; 3 hours condensed into a couple of minutes.

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I sometimes wish I could actually paint as fast as this, but I bet I'd miss out on the meditative side of #sciart and #illustration.