Smyrnium olusatrum
Alexanders, Alexanders [smyrnium Olusatrum]
Other regional names: Black Lovage +2 more
- Black Lovage
- Common Alexanders
- Horse Parsley
Also known as: Smyrnium maritimum Salisb. +1 more
- Smyrnium maritimum Salisb.
- Smyrnium vulgare Gray
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial or perennial.
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Smyrnium olusatrum (commonly known as Alexanders or Alexanders [Smyrnium olusatrum]) is a biennial or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Canary Is., Chad, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, 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)
Bermuda, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand North