Linaria spartea
Ballast Toadflax
Also known as: Antirrhinum junceum L. +17 more
- Antirrhinum junceum L.
- Antirrhinum praecox (Hoffmanns. & Link) Brot.
- Antirrhinum spartum L.
- Antirrhinum virgatulum Brot.
- Kickxia spartea (L.) K.Larsen
- Linaria juncea (L.) Chaz.
- Linaria juncea var. expansa Samp.
- Linaria juncea var. praecox Hoffmanns. & Link ex Samp.
- Linaria juncea var. spartea (L.) Samp.
- Linaria meonantha Hoffmanns. & Link
- Linaria praecox Hoffmanns. & Link
- Linaria spartea (L.) Desf., 1804
- Linaria spartea (L.) Willd.
- Linaria spartea f. expansa (Samp.) Viano
- Linaria spartea f. glandulosa H.Lindb.
- Linaria spartea f. meonantha (Hoffmanns. & Link) Viano
- Linaria spartea f. virgatula (Brot.) Viano
- Linaria spartea Hoffmanns. & Link
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Linaria spartea (commonly known as Ballast Toadflax) is an annual belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. Naturally occurring in Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Linaria, which contains over 200 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
France, Portugal, Spain
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)
Connecticut, Germany, Poland