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Corispermum nitidum

Bugseed, Shiny Bugseed
Other regional names: Slender Bugseed
  • Slender Bugseed
Also known as: Coriospermum nitidum Kit. ex Schult. +7 more
  • Coriospermum nitidum Kit. ex Schult.
  • Corispermum calvum Klokov
  • Corispermum coloratum Andrz.
  • Corispermum microspermum Host
  • Corispermum nitidulum Klokov
  • Corispermum nitidum subsp. microspermum (Host) Mosyakin
  • Corispermum purpurascens Host
  • Corispermum tenue Link
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Europe, Corispermum nitidum (commonly known as Bugseed or Shiny Bugseed) is an annual belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Austria, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Greece, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Krym, North Caucasus, Romania, South European Russia, Transcaucasus, Turkmenistan, 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)
Germany, Illinois, Poland

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