Stachys affinis
Artichoke Betony, Chinese Artichoke
Other regional names: Chines Artichoke +3 more
- Chines Artichoke
- Crosne
- Japanese Artichoke
- Knotroot
Also known as: Stachys geobombycis var. alba C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li +5 more
- Stachys geobombycis var. alba C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li
- Stachys sieboldii Miq.
- Stachys sieboldii var. alba (C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li) H.B.Chen
- Stachys sieboldii var. glabrescens C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li
- Stachys sieboldii var. malacotricha Hand.-Mazz.
- Stachys tubifera Naudin
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Stachys affinis (commonly known as Artichoke Betony or Chinese-artichoke) is a tuberous plant within the Lamiaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, Inner Mongolia, Myanmar, Qinghai, Xinjiang
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)
Czechoslovakia, Germany