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Dracunculus vulgaris  Schott
Common dracunculus
Dracunculus vulgaris is a perennial herb that is not native to California.
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Genus: Dracunculus
Family: Araceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Toxicity: Do not eat any part of this plant.

Communities: escaped cultivar

Name Status:
Accepted by PLANTS + POWO

Information about  Dracunculus vulgaris from other sources
USDA PLANTS Profile (DRVU)

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[Wikipedia] Native Range: This herbaceous perennial is endemic to the Balkans, extending as far as Greece, Crete, and the Aegean Islands, and also to the south-western parts of Anatolia. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 12/22/2024).