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Damascus Hellebore

Nigella damascena

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (India, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (20 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Nigella damascena (Damascus Hellebore)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish barbas-de-velho

French nigelle de Damas

German Damaszener Schwarzkümmel

Portuguese barbas-de-velho

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Damascus Hellebore?

The scientific name of Damascus Hellebore is Nigella damascena. It belongs to the genus Nigella.

Where does Damascus Hellebore live?

Damascus Hellebore is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (20 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France.

What family does Damascus Hellebore belong to?

Damascus Hellebore (Nigella damascena) belongs to the genus Nigella, which is part of the taxonomic family Ranunculaceae.

What kingdom does Damascus Hellebore belong to?

Damascus Hellebore (Nigella damascena) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Damascus Hellebore?

The closest relatives of Damascus Hellebore in the genus Nigella include Black cumin, wild fennel-flower.