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Cephalaria radiata Griseb. et Schenk.

Flora Europaea perennial, H mesoxeric to mesic, calciphile (on limestones or basalts) or on grasslands developed on marls Transylvanian species(eastern part of the Apuseni Mountains, Transylvanian Basin) Stipio pulcherrimae-Festucion pallentis, Asperulo capitatae - Seslerietum rigidae, Helictotrichetum decori, Festuco-Brometea, Arrhenatheretalia (rare situations, but sometimes large populations) R34 habitats, rarer in R38 on marls       One of the most typical Transylvanian endemics. It is not a rare species within its totally regional restricted range. Pictures taken between Bontida and Visea on Sarata hill, in August 2004. Low resolution images. dr. Alexandru Badarau, alexandru@transsilvanica.com   Pictures taken between Bontida and Visea on Sarata Hill, Cluj county on 31st of July 2005 dr. Alexandru Badarau, alexandru@transsilvanica.com Pictures taken in Piatra Cetii natural reservation area on 20th of August 2006 dr. Alexandru Badarau, alexandru@transsilvanica.com