Cerinthe major
Blue Shrimp Plant, Great Honeywort
Other regional names: Greater Honeywort +1 more
- Greater Honeywort
- Honeywort
Also known as: Cerinthe gymnandra var. macrosiphon Murb.
- Cerinthe gymnandra var. macrosiphon Murb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Cerinthe major (commonly known as Blue Shrimp Plant or Great Honeywort) is an annual within the Boraginaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Corse, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Libya, Morocco, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, 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)
Baltic States, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, New Zealand North, Québec
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms