Gypsophila pilosa
Turkish Baby's Breath
Also known as: Gypsophila porrigens (Gouan ex L.) Boiss. +4 more
- Gypsophila porrigens (Gouan ex L.) Boiss.
- Hagenia filiformis Moench
- Pseudosaponaria pilosa (Huds.) Ikonn.
- Saponaria porrigens (L.) L.
- Silene porrigens Gouan ex L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Gypsophila pilosa (commonly known as Turkish Baby's-Breath) is an annual within the Caryophyllaceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Cyprus, East Himalaya, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Pakistan, Palestine, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
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)
Algeria, Baleares, Germany, Maryland, Morocco, New York, Spain
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