Syn.: C. cervicornis subsp. verticillata (Hoffm.) Ahti

Over sandy or humus-rich soil, in heathlands, bogs or over siliceous, natural outcrops, also found in disused quarries and on industrial soil contaminated with heavy metals (Pb and Zn).

Belgium: Camp.: RR, Mosan: RR, Ard.: AR, Lorr.: RR.

Luxembourg: Ard.: R, Lorr.: AR.

France: Mosan: RRR.

Lit.: Mü1: 147, NL92: 169, Vanek (1976).