Austrian leopard's-bane
Doronicum austriacum Jacq.

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

