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Asphodelus macrocarpus

Asphodelus macrocarpus Parl.
Asphodelus macrocarpus
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Asphodelus macrocarpus is a herbaceous perennial species in the Asphodelaceae family, characterized by its large fruits. The species name macrocarpus is derived from the Greek words 'makros' and 'karpeion', meaning 'large fruit'.

Description

Asphodelus macrocarpus, described in 1857 by Parl., is a member of the genus Asphodelus in the Asphodelaceae family. It is native to several regions in Europe and North Africa, including DZ, Albania, Bulgaria, Corse, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Sardegna, Spain, Switzerland, and Yugoslavia. The species is distinguished by its large fruits, which inspired the specific epithet macrocarpus.

Distribution

DZ · Albania · Bulgaria · Corse · France · Greece · Hungary · Italy · Morocco · Portugal · Sardegna · Spain · Switzerland · Yugoslavia

Synonyms

Asphodelus albus var. villarsiiAsphodelus cerasiferus subsp. villarsiiAsphodelus spicatusAsphodelus ramosus subsp. villarsii

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