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
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bangladesh, East Himalaya, Vietnam
Base Species & Variations