[Wikipedia] Europe Native, Introduced Elsewhere: It is native to southern Europe, including the Mediterranean, namely in Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and the British territory of Gibraltar[2][3] and it is known in many other places as an introduced species and a common weed, such as in California[4] and New South Wales.[ (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
Calflora:
Information on California plants for education, research and conservation,
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public and private institutions and individuals.
[web application]. 2025.The Calflora Database
[a non-profit organization].Available:
https://www.calflora.org/(Accessed: 04/05/2025).