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Dictamnus albus

Burningbush, Dittany
Other regional names: Fraxinella +1 more
  • Fraxinella
  • Gasplant
Also known as: Dictamnus albus f. angustifolius (Don) Hegi +17 more
  • Dictamnus albus f. angustifolius (Don) Hegi
  • Dictamnus albus f. sessilis (Wallr.) Hegi
  • Dictamnus albus subsp. europaeus N.A.Winter
  • Dictamnus albus subsp. gymnostylis (Steven) N.A.Winter
  • Dictamnus albus subsp. turkestanicus N.A.Winter
  • Dictamnus albus var. albiflos (Rchb.) J.Compton & Akeroyd
  • Dictamnus albus var. angustifolius (G.Don ex Sweet) Parl.
  • Dictamnus albus var. bucharicus N.A.Winter
  • Dictamnus albus var. europaeus (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) N.A.Winter
  • Dictamnus albus var. gynodynamicus Beck
  • Dictamnus albus var. himalayensis (Royle) N.A.Winter
  • Dictamnus albus var. lanceolatus Pasq.
  • Dictamnus albus var. leucopetalus Guss.
  • Dictamnus albus var. macedonicus Borbás
  • Dictamnus albus var. obtusiflorus (W.D.J.Koch) Nyman
  • Dictamnus albus var. purpureus Guss.
  • Dictamnus altaicus Fisch. ex Royle
  • Dictamnus angustifolius G.Don ex Sweet
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Rutaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Dictamnus albus (commonly known as Burningbush or Dittany) is a herbaceous perennial within the Rutaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Altay, Austria, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, East European Russia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Palestine, Poland, Romania, Sinai, South European Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, West Himalaya, 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)
Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Vermont

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