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Ornithogalum sphaerocarpum

Tükürük Otu
Also known as: Loncomelos pyrenaicum subsp. sphaerocarpum (A.Kern.) Holub +2 more
  • Loncomelos pyrenaicum subsp. sphaerocarpum (A.Kern.) Holub
  • Ornithogalum pyrenaicum subsp. sphaerocarpum (A.Kern.) Hegi
  • Ornithogalum pyrenaicum var. sphaerocarpum (A.Kern.) Nyman
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a bulbous geophyte.

Ornithogalum sphaerocarpum (commonly known as Tükürük otu) is a bulbous plant within the Asparagaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Austria, Corse, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Romania, Sardegna, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, 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)
Bulgaria, Germany

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