Pulmonaria rubra
Bethlehem Sage, Christmas Cowslip
Other regional names: Red Lungwort
- Red Lungwort
Also known as: Pulmonaria transsilvanica Schur
- Pulmonaria transsilvanica Schur
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in Europe, Pulmonaria rubra (commonly known as Bethlehem-sage or Christmas cowslip) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Boraginaceae family. 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, Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, 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)
Czechoslovakia, Germany, Great Britain, Poland
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms