Alcea rugosa
Russian Hollyhock
Also known as: Alcea novopokrovskyi Iljin +2 more
- Alcea novopokrovskyi Iljin
- Alcea taurica Iljin
- Althaea rugosa (Alef.) Litv.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Alcea rugosa (commonly known as Russian hollyhock) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Malvaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
East European Russia, Krym, North Caucasus, South European Russia, Transcaucasus, Ukraine
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)
Germany, Maryland, Wisconsin