Echinops ritro subsp. ruthenicus
Southern Globethistle
Also known as: Echinops rito subsp. ruthenicus (M.Bieb.) Nyman +2 more
- Echinops rito subsp. ruthenicus (M.Bieb.) Nyman
- Echinops ritro var. ruthenicus (M.Bieb.) Nyman
- Echinops ritro var. ruthenicus (M.Bieb.) Schrad.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Echinops ritro subsp. ruthenicus (commonly known as Southern globethistle) is a herbaceous perennial within the Asteraceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia and Europe. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Echinops ritro, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, China, Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Austria, Baltic States, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Czechoslovakia, East European Russia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Krym, North Caucasus, Romania, South European Russia, Transcaucasus, Ukraine, Xinjiang, 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, New York, Washington
Base Species & Variations