Epimedium alpinum
Barrenwort
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Berberidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Epimedium alpinum
Indigenous to Europe, Epimedium alpinum (commonly known as Barrenwort) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Berberidaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Austria, Italy, 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)
Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms