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Elecampane

Inula helenium

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (25 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇾 Belarus 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇴 Romania 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
Genus
Inula
Species
Inula helenium (Elecampane)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish raíz del moro
French Grande Aunée
German Echter Alant
Portuguese énula-campana

Similar Species in Inula

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Himalayan Elecampane
Inula racemosa
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Elecampane?
The scientific name of Elecampane is Inula helenium. It belongs to the genus Inula.
Where does Elecampane live?
Elecampane is found in Found across Europe (25 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland.
What family does Elecampane belong to?
Elecampane (Inula helenium) belongs to the genus Inula, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
What kingdom does Elecampane belong to?
Elecampane (Inula helenium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Elecampane?
The closest relatives of Elecampane in the genus Inula include Himalayan Elecampane.

Native Range — 27 Countries

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Genus Inula — 2 Species

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Elecampane
Inula helenium
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Himalayan Elecampane
Inula racemosa
NE
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