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Scleranthus perennis subsp. perennis

Perennial Knawel
Also known as: Saponaria bellojocensis Gand. +16 more
  • Saponaria bellojocensis Gand.
  • Scleranthus arenarius Schur
  • Scleranthus arrectifolius Rchb.
  • Scleranthus brachyphyllus Rchb.
  • Scleranthus cancellatus Rchb.
  • Scleranthus corrigioleflorus Rchb. ex Nyman
  • Scleranthus cumanii Rchb. ex Hausskn.
  • Scleranthus cymulosus Rchb. ex Hausskn.
  • Scleranthus dichotomus var. bellojocensis (Gand.) P.Fourn.
  • Scleranthus falkii Rchb.
  • Scleranthus fallax (Boenn.) Rchb.
  • Scleranthus fastigiatus Hochst.
  • Scleranthus friedrichsthalii Rchb.
  • Scleranthus gypsophilanthus Rchb.
  • Scleranthus gypsophilanthus Rchb. ex Hoeme
  • Scleranthus hausmannii Rchb.
  • Scleranthus heldreichii Rchb.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Indigenous to Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Scleranthus perennis subsp. perennis (commonly known as Perennial Knawel) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Scleranthus perennis, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Macaronesia, Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Krym, Madeira, Netherlands, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Sicilia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, 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)
Connecticut, Finland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Québec, Uzbekistan, Wisconsin
Base Species & Variations

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