Chaiturus marrubiastrum
False Motherwort, Lion's Tail
Also known as: Cardiaca leonuroides Willd. +8 more
- Cardiaca leonuroides Willd.
- Cardiaca marrubiastrum (L.) Medik.
- Cardiaca marrubiastrum (L.) Schreb.
- Chaiturus leonuroides Willd.
- Chaiturus marrubiastrum (L.) Spenn.
- Chaiturus marrubifolius St.-Lag.
- Leonurus marrubiastrum L.
- Leonurus marrubiastrum var. simplicissimus K.Koch
- Leonurus marrubifolius St.-Lag.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial.
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Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Europe, Chaiturus marrubiastrum (commonly known as False Motherwort or Lion's tail) is a biennial belonging to the Lamiaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, China, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Altay, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Czechoslovakia, East European Russia, Germany, Greece, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Krym, North Caucasus, Poland, Romania, South European Russia, Spain, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, West Siberia, Xinjiang, 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)
Alabama, Baltic States, France, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Wisconsin