Anthyllis barba-jovis
Jupiter's Beard
Also known as: Anthyllis barva-jovis L. +3 more
- Anthyllis barva-jovis L.
- Barba-jovis argyrophylla Moench
- Vulneraria argentea Lam.
- Vulneraria barba-jovis (L.) Link
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Naturally occurring in Africa and Europe, Anthyllis barba-jovis (commonly known as Jupiter's-beard) is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Corse, France, Italy, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Yugoslavia
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)
Libya, South Australia