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Borsten-Eibisch

Althaea hirsuta

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia), Europe (12 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Names in Other Languages

French guimauve hérissée
German Borsten-Eibisch

Similar Species in Althaea

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Gebräuchlicher Eibisch
Althaea officinalis
Near Threatened
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Hanf-Eibisch
Althaea cannabina
Not Evaluated
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Armenian marshmallow
Althaea armeniaca
Not Evaluated
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Pflanzen
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Flowering Plants
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Dicots
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Malvenartige
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Malvaceae
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Althaea
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Borsten-Eibisch?
The scientific name of Borsten-Eibisch is Althaea hirsuta. It belongs to the genus Althaea.
Where does Borsten-Eibisch live?
Borsten-Eibisch is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia), Europe (12 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Georgia, Germany, Netherlands.
What family does Borsten-Eibisch belong to?
Borsten-Eibisch (Althaea hirsuta) belongs to the genus Althaea, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.
What kingdom does Borsten-Eibisch belong to?
Borsten-Eibisch (Althaea hirsuta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Borsten-Eibisch?
The closest relatives of Borsten-Eibisch in the genus Althaea include Gebräuchlicher Eibisch, Hanf-Eibisch, Armenian marshmallow.

Native Range — 15 Countries

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Genus Althaea — 4 Species

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Borsten-Eibisch
Althaea hirsuta
NE
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Gebräuchlicher Eibisch
Althaea officinalis
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Hanf-Eibisch
Althaea cannabina
NE 🐾
Armenian marshmallow
Althaea armeniaca
NE
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