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Cephalaria ambrosioides

Cephalaria ambrosioides (Sm.) Roem. & Schult.
Cephalaria ambrosioides
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Cephalaria ambrosioides is a species in the genus Cephalaria, belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family. It was first described in 1818 by Roem. & Schult., with the original authorship attributed to Sm. This plant is native to the Balkan region, specifically found in Albania, Greece, and Yugoslavia.

Description

Cephalaria ambrosioides is a member of the Caprifoliaceae family, commonly known as the honeysuckle family. It is part of the genus Cephalaria, which includes several species of flowering plants. The species was formally published in 1818 by Roem. & Schult., with the basionym originally credited to Sm. Geographically, Cephalaria ambrosioides is distributed across parts of the Balkans, including Albania, Greece, and Yugoslavia. These regions provide the natural habitat for this species, reflecting its adaptation to the local climate and ecological conditions.

Distribution

Albania · Greece · Yugoslavia

Synonyms

Scabiosa ambrosioidesCephalaria angustifoliaCephalaria macrophylla

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