Pulmonaria officinalis
Bloody Butcher, Boys And Girls
Other regional names: Common Lungwort +1 more
- Common Lungwort
- Hundreds And Thousands
Also known as: Pulmonaria maculosa Rchb.
- Pulmonaria maculosa Rchb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Pulmonaria officinalis (commonly known as Bloody-butcher or Boys-and-girls) is a herbaceous perennial within the Boraginaceae family. It is found natively in Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, 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)
Great Britain, Ireland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ontario, Québec
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms