Salsola paulsenii
Barbwire Russian Thistle
Also known as: Kali paulsenii (Litv.) Akhani & Roalson +2 more
- Kali paulsenii (Litv.) Akhani & Roalson
- Kali pellucidum (Litv.) Brullo, Giusso & Hrusa
- Salsola pellucida Litv.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Salsola paulsenii (commonly known as barbwire Russian thistle) is an annual within the Amaranthaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, China, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Mongolia, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, China North-Central, East European Russia, Inner Mongolia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Mongolia, North Caucasus, Qinghai, South European Russia, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Xinjiang
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)
Arizona, California, Colorado, Mexico Northeast, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah