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great false leopard's-bane

Doronicum pardalianches L.
great false leopard's-bane
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Doronicum pardalianches, known as great false leopard's-bane, is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial in the Asteraceae family. It features upright stems up to 80 cm tall, heart-shaped basal leaves, and yellow flowers measuring 3–4.5 cm in diameter. Native to western Europe, it was introduced to the British Isles, with the first recorded sighting in Northumberland in 1633. The species is widely distributed across several European countries, including Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Description

Doronicum pardalianches is a perennial plant belonging to the genus Doronicum. It is characterized by its rhizomatous growth, yellow flowers, and heart-shaped leaves. The plant is native to western Europe and has been naturalized in various regions, including the British Isles. It is found in countries such as Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. The species was first documented in Northumberland in 1633, indicating its historical introduction to the region. It is a member of the Asteraceae family, which includes a wide range of flowering plants. Its scientific name was first published in 1753.

Other common names

Leopard's-baneGreat false leopardbanegreat leopard's-banegreat false leopard's-bane

Distribution

British Columbia · Belgium · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · GB · NO · DK · Czech Republic · Denmark · Finland · Hungary · Ireland · Northern Ireland · Norway · Sweden · England · Scotland · Wales · SE · CZ · EE · IS · CA · conterminous 48 United States · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · Austria · Germany · India

Synonyms

Doronicum matthioliiArnica scorpioidesDoronicum scorpioidesDoronicum cordatum

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