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Anchusa officinalis subsp. officinalis

Also known as: Anchusa arvalis Rchb. +12 more
  • Anchusa arvalis Rchb.
  • Anchusa davidovii Stoj.
  • Anchusa incarnata Schrad. ex Steud.
  • Anchusa macrocalyx Hausskn.
  • Anchusa maculata Hornem. ex Steud.
  • Anchusa microcalyx Vis.
  • Anchusa officinalis f. arvalis (Rchb.) Neuman
  • Anchusa officinalis f. roseiflora H.Post
  • Anchusa officinalis f. undulatifolia Wimm. & Grab.
  • Anchusa officinalis subsp. angustifolia (L.) Bjelcic
  • Anchusa officinalis var. alba Gray
  • Anchusa officinalis var. angustifolia (L.) Lej.
  • Anchusa officinalis var. angustifolia (L.) Pohl
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Europe, Anchusa officinalis subsp. officinalis is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Boraginaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Anchusa officinalis, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Austria, Baleares, Baltic States, Belarus, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Denmark, East European Russia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Romania, South European Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, 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)
Argentina Northeast, Belgium, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Czechoslovakia, Finland, Great Britain, Idaho, Illinois, Ireland, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin
Base Species & Variations

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