Seseli osseum
Seseli osseum, commonly known as the bone seseli, is a perennial herb belonging to the Apiaceae family. Native to mountainous regions of Europe, this plant is distinguished by its delicate white umbels and unique structural features. It holds significant interest in ethnobotany for its diverse medicinal and bioactive properties.
- Scientific name: Seseli osseum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, it is a member of the family Apiaceae. Within this family, it is specifically identified by the genus Seseli.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Seseli | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Seseli osseum, is recognized by its specific common names depending on the region and language. In the Czech Republic, it is referred to by the common name sesel sivý.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| cs | sesel sivý | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across various regions within Middle Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Austria. Its presence also extends through the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Additionally, the species is documented within the borders of Germany and Hungary. Finally, its geographical range includes parts of Poland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |