Root
Type: groundcover
13
Species
Species with this characteristic
13 species catalogued
sorted alphabetically
Arctium lappa
Greater Burdock
Asteraceae
Centaurea cyanus
Cornflower
Asteraceae
Cichorium intybus
Chicory
Asteraceae
Erodium cicutarium
Common Stork's-Bill
Geraniaceae
Eryngium campestre
Field Eryngo
Apiaceae
Fumaria officinalis
Common Fumitory
Papaveraceae
Gentiana pneumonanthe
Marsh Gentian
Gentianaceae
Lotus corniculatus
Common Bird's-Foot-Trefoil
Fabaceae
Phytolacca americana
American Pokeweed
Phytolaccaceae
Polygala alpestris
Poligala alpestre
Polygalaceae
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium
French Meadow-rue
Ranunculaceae
Tragopogon pratensis
Goat's-Beard
Asteraceae
Trigonella officinalis
Ribbed Melilot
Fabaceae
Frequently asked questions
- How many species with the characteristic «Type: groundcover» are catalogued?
- The catalogue contains 13 Italian wild plant species with the characteristic «Type: groundcover».
- How to recognise species with the characteristic «Type: groundcover»?
- Species with characteristic «Type: groundcover» are identified by observing this feature. Each species sheet includes field photographs to facilitate recognition.
- Where in Italy do species with «Type: groundcover» grow?
- They grow in various Italian natural habitats: meadows, woods, coastal areas, rocky environments and wastelands. Distribution varies by species.
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