Stachys byzantina
Lamb's Ear, Lamb's Ears
Other regional names: Lamb's Lugs +2 more
- Lamb's Lugs
- Lamb's Tails
- Lamb's Tongue
Also known as: Eriostomum lanatum Hoffmanns. & Link +4 more
- Eriostomum lanatum Hoffmanns. & Link
- Stachys germanica subsp. lanata Douin
- Stachys lanata var. parvifolia K.Koch
- Stachys olympica Poir.
- Stachys taurica Zefir.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Europe, Stachys byzantina (commonly known as Lamb's-Ear) is a shrub belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Iran, Krym, North Caucasus, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe
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)
Altay, Austria, Baltic States, British Columbia, Bulgaria, California, Connecticut, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Illinois, Ireland, Maryland, Montana, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Ontario, Québec, Romania, South European Russia, Spain, Ukraine, Utah, Vermont, Virginia