Echium creticum subsp. creticum
Also known as: Echium australe f. grandiflorum (Desf.) Lacaita +8 more
- Echium australe f. grandiflorum (Desf.) Lacaita
- Echium australe subsp. macranthum Cout.
- Echium australe var. grandiflorum (Ball) Sauvage & Vindt
- Echium creticum subsp. macranthum (Cout.) Cout.
- Echium creticum var. grandiflorum (Desf.) R.Fern.
- Echium macranthum Roem. & Schult.
- Echium megalanthos Lapeyr.
- Echium megalanthum Steud.
- Echium plantagineum var. grandiflorum (Desf.) Ball
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial.
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Originating in Africa and Europe, Echium creticum subsp. creticum is a biennial belonging to the Boraginaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Echium creticum, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Baleares, Corse, France, Sardegna, Spain, Tunisia
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)
Maine, Massachusetts, Sweden
Base Species & Variations