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Blitum bonus-henricus

Allgood, Fat Hen
Other regional names: Good King Henry
  • Good King Henry
Also known as: Agathophytum bonus-henricus (L.) Moq. +19 more
  • Agathophytum bonus-henricus (L.) Moq.
  • Agatophyton bonus-henricus (L.) E.H.L.Krause
  • Anserina bonus-henricus (L.) Dumort.
  • Atriplex bonus-henricus (L.) Crantz
  • Blitum bonus-henricus (L.) C.A.Mey.
  • Blitum bonus-henricus f. dentatum (Knaf) Mered'a & Schwarzová
  • Blitum bonus-henricus f. multiceps Zapal.
  • Blitum bonus-henricus f. nivrense Zapal.
  • Blitum bonus-henricus var. alpinum (DC.) Moq.
  • Blitum bonus-henricus var. babiogorense Zapal.
  • Blitum bonus-henricus var. dentatum Knaf
  • Blitum bonus-henricus var. erosum Moq.
  • Blitum bonus-henricus var. sagittiforme Zapal.
  • Blitum bonus-henricus var. silesiacum Zapal.
  • Blitum bonus-henricus var. tatrense Zapal.
  • Blitum perenne Bubani
  • Chenopodium bonus-henricus f. adnatum Aellen
  • Chenopodium bonus-henricus f. rotundatum Aellen
  • Chenopodium bonus-henricus L.
  • Chenopodium bonus-henricus var. alpinum DC.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Blitum bonus-henricus (commonly known as Allgood or Fat-Hen) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. Originating in Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Northwest European Russia, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, 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)
Alberta, Connecticut, Denmark, Finland, Great Britain, Illinois, Ireland, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Morocco, New Brunswick, New Jersey, New York, New Zealand South, North European Russia, Norway, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Poland, Québec, Rhode I., Sweden

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