Saponaria ocymoides
Rock Soapwort
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Indigenous to Europe, Saponaria ocymoides (commonly known as Rock Soapwort) is a shrub belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Austria, Corse, France, Germany, Italy, Sardegna, Spain, Switzerland, 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)
California, Colorado, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Great Britain, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Norway, Oregon, Sweden
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms