Brassica cretica subsp. cretica
Also known as: Brassica botrytis (L.) Mill. +11 more
- Brassica botrytis (L.) Mill.
- Brassica cretica subsp. nivea (Boiss. & Spruner) M.A.Gust. & Snogerup
- Brassica cretica var. nivea (Boiss. & Spruner) O.E.Schulz
- Brassica leucantha Boiss. ex Nyman
- Brassica nivea Boiss. & Spruner
- Brassica oleracea subsp. botrytis (L.) DC.
- Brassica oleracea subsp. botrytis (L.) Duchesne, 1833
- Brassica oleracea subsp. botrytis (L.) Metzg.
- Brassica oleracea subsp. botrytis (L.) Schübl. & G.Martens, 1834
- Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.
- Brassica oleracea var. nivea (Boiss. & Spruner) Fiori
- Brassica rupicola Boul.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Brassica cretica subsp. cretica is a shrub within the Brassicaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia and Europe. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Brassica cretica, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
East Aegean Is., Greece, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Palestine, Turkey
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bangladesh, East Himalaya, Vietnam
Base Species & Variations