Dittrichia viscosa
False Yellowhead, Woody Fleabane
Also known as: Inula viscosa subsp. viscosa +3 more
- Inula viscosa subsp. viscosa
- Inula viscosa var. mideltiana Batt.
- Inula viscosa var. viscosa
- Jacobaea viscosa (L.) Merino, 1906
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Dittrichia viscosa (commonly known as False yellowhead or Woody Fleabane) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub within the Asteraceae family. It is found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Sinai, 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)
Belgium, California, Chile Central, Florida, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Kentucky, Western Australia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms