Cruciata pedemontana
Piedmont Bedstraw
Also known as: Cruciata pedemontana var. reflexa (C.Presl) Soó +3 more
- Cruciata pedemontana var. reflexa (C.Presl) Soó
- Galium pedemontanum (Bellardi) All.
- Vaillantia pedemontana Bellardi
- Valantia pedemontana Bellardi
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Cruciata pedemontana (commonly known as Piedmont Bedstraw) is an annual belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Corse, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Yugoslavia
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)
Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Germany, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Washington
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