DATISCA CANNABINA

Family and Genus:- See- DATISCACEAE

Common Names:- Bastard hemp

Homotypic Synonyms:- None

Meaning:- Datisca (Gr) Meaning obscure, but perhaps reference to the divided

leaves.

Cannabina (L) Cannabis-like.

General description:- Robust, glabrous perennial

Stems:-

1) Up to 1 m.

Leaves:-

1) Imparipinnate; leaflets lanceolate, acuminate, coarsely serrate.

Flowers:-

1) Small, interspersed with entire bracts in long racemes subtended by the upper

leaves.

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Habitat:- Stream banks, road embankments and by springs, damp shady places in

gorges and olive groves. 50-800 m.

Distribution:- Limited distribution in the Aegean area, widespread in Anatolia,

extending to N. Iran and W. Himalaya. Limited distribution to W Crete. Rare.

Flowering time:- Late May to Sept.

Photos by:- Fotis Samaritakis