Ruscus aculeatus
Butcher's Broom
Also known as: Oxymyrsine pungens Bubani +9 more
- Oxymyrsine pungens Bubani
- Ruscus aculeatus f. pumilus Druce
- Ruscus aculeatus subsp. laxus (Sm.) K.Richt.
- Ruscus aculeatus var. angustifolius Boiss.
- Ruscus aculeatus var. laxus (Sm.) Gray
- Ruscus dumosus E.D.Clarke
- Ruscus flexuosus Mill.
- Ruscus laxus Sm.
- Ruscus parasiticus Gueldenst.
- Ruscus ponticus Woronow
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Ruscus aculeatus (commonly known as Butcher's-broom) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Macaronesia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, North Caucasus, Palestine, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, 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)
Germany, Ireland, Mexico Central, Mexico Southeast