Pseudo-fumaria lutea
Pseudo-fumaria lutea, commonly known as yellow fumitory, is a delicate medicinal herb native to Europe. Distinguished by its small, yellow flowers, this plant has historically been utilized in traditional herbalism. It is valued for its potential therapeutic properties, particularly in supporting digestive health and treating various skin ailments.
- Scientific name: Pseudo-fumaria lutea
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is categorized under the order Ranunculales and the family Papaveraceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Pseudo-fumaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Papaveraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pseudo-fumaria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range of occurrence across the northern regions of the European continent. It can be found growing throughout various parts of Northern Europe, including Denmark and Great Britain. The species is also distributed across the island of Ireland. Furthermore, its presence extends into the Scandinavian Peninsula, specifically within Norway and Sweden. Together, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |