Ruscus hypoglossum
Spineless Butcher's Broom
Also known as: Platyruscus hypoglossum (L.) A.P.Khokhr. & V.N.Tikhom. +5 more
- Platyruscus hypoglossum (L.) A.P.Khokhr. & V.N.Tikhom.
- Ruscus alexandrinus Garsault
- Ruscus humilis Salisb.
- Ruscus hypoglossum var. laticladodia Yalt.
- Ruscus hypophyllum var. hypoglossum (L.) Baker
- Ruscus troadensis E.D.Clarke
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Originating in Temperate Asia and Europe, Ruscus hypoglossum (commonly known as Spineless Butcher's-broom) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Asparagaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Austria, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is., Greece, Hungary, Italy, Krym, Romania, 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)
Canary Is., Great Britain