Sherardia arvensis
Blue Field Madder, Blue Fieldmadder
Also known as: Asperula sherardia Hallier +19 more
- Asperula sherardia Hallier
- Asperula sherardia subsp. maritima (Griseb.) Höck
- Asperula sherardia var. maritima (Griseb.) Höck
- Asperula sherardia var. typica Höck
- Asperula sherardii var. maritima (Griseb.) Höck
- Asperula sherardii var. typica Höck
- Asterophyllum scherardianum K.F.Schimp. & Spenn.
- Galium sherardia E.H.L.Krause
- Hexadontocarpus arvensis (L.) Dulac, 1867
- Hexodontocarpus arvensis (L.) Dulac
- Sherardia affinis Gand.
- Sherardia agraria Tornab.
- Sherardia arvensis f. argentina Hicken
- Sherardia arvensis f. maritima (Griseb.) Litard.
- Sherardia arvensis subsp. albiflora Tinant
- Sherardia arvensis subsp. argentina Hicken
- Sherardia arvensis subsp. hirsuta Baguet
- Sherardia arvensis subsp. hirta Uechtr.
- Sherardia arvensis subsp. littoralis Conill
- Sherardia arvensis subsp. maritima (Griseb.) Jáv.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Sherardia arvensis (commonly known as Blue Field-madder) is an annual belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Macaronesia, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Altay, Austria, Azores, Baleares, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Central European Russia, Corse, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Selvagens, Sicilia, Sinai, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, West Siberia, 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)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bermuda, Bolivia, British Columbia, California, Cape Provinces, Chatham Is., Chile Central, China Southeast, Colombia, Costa Rica, Crozet Is., Cuba, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Haiti, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Kermadec Is., KwaZulu-Natal, Maryland, Mexico Central, Mozambique, New South Wales, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Norfolk Is., Northwest European Russia, Pennsylvania, Peru, Primorye, South Australia, Sudan, Taiwan, Tasmania, Tennessee, Uruguay, Vermont, Victoria, Western Australia, Zimbabwe