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Petasites pyrenaicus

Winter Heliotrope
Also known as: Nardosmia denticulata Cass. +10 more
  • Nardosmia denticulata Cass.
  • Nardosmia fragrans (Vill.) Rchb.
  • Nardosmia racemosa Pasq.
  • Petasites fragrans (Vill.) C.Presl
  • Petasites spec (L.) G.López
  • Tussilago fragans Vill.
  • Tussilago fragrans Vill.
  • Tussilago pyrenaica L., 1758
  • Tussilago pyrenaica Loefl.
  • Tussilago racemosa (Pasq.) Tausch
  • Tussilago suaveolens Desf.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Asteraceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.

Petasites pyrenaicus (commonly known as Winter Heliotrope) is a rhizomatous plant within the Asteraceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa and Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Greece, Italy, Sardegna, Sicilia, Tunisia

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)
Azores, Baleares, Belgium, Corse, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Madeira, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Tasmania, Victoria

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