Lygeum spartum
Albardine, Lygeum
Also known as: Lygeum apiculatum Gand. +7 more
- Lygeum apiculatum Gand.
- Lygeum insulare Gand.
- Lygeum loscosii Gand.
- Lygeum murcicum Gand.
- Lygeum spartum f. longispathum Trab.
- Lygeum spartum var. longispathum Trab.
- Lygeum spathaceum Lam.
- Lygeum tenax Salisb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Lygeum spartum (commonly known as Albardine or Lygeum) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Baleares, Egypt, Italy, Kriti, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Western Sahara
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany, West Himalaya