Hablitzia tamnoides
Caucasian Spinach
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling perennial.
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Found natively in Temperate Asia, Hablitzia tamnoides (commonly known as Caucasian-spinach) is a scrambling plant belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
East Aegean Is., Iran, North Caucasus, Transcaucasus, Turkey
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)
Finland, Germany, Norway, Sweden