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
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Canary Is., Great Britain