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Austrian leopard's-bane

Doronicum austriacum Jacq.
Austrian leopard's-bane
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Doronicum austriacum, known as Austrian leopard's-bane, is a clumping perennial in the Asteraceae family. Native to Europe and Turkey, it thrives in beech and spruce forests. Growing up to 120 cm tall, it is cultivated commercially and recognized for attracting pollinators.

Description

Doronicum austriacum is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to regions including Denmark, Sweden, Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, and Yugoslavia. This plant prefers habitats such as beech and spruce forests. It is a perennial herb that reaches a height of 120 cm and is available through commercial horticultural suppliers. The Royal Horticultural Society has acknowledged its value in attracting pollinators, making it a beneficial addition to gardens.

Other common names

Austrian leopard's-bane

Distribution

DK · SE · Albania · Austria · Bulgaria · Czechoslovakia · France · Germany · Great Britain · Greece · Hungary · Italy · Poland · Romania · Spain · Switzerland · Turkey · Ukraine · Yugoslavia

Synonyms

Doronicum austriacum f. austriacumDoronicum austriacum subsp. austriacum

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