Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
1015657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 1: 429 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001014995

Common Names

  • Western Burnet
  • Western's Burnet
  • Sanguisorba Occidentalis

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Description

Sanguisorba occidentalis (also called 'Western Burnet', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. It has small, white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is commonly found in meadows, woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Sanguisorba occidentalis is used for ornamental purposes, as a source of food, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sanguisorba occidentalis is a white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small rosette of lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sanguisorba occidentalis is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is frost hardy and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F). It should be pruned in late winter or early spring to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Sanguisorba occidentalis

Sanguisorba occidentalis is native to Europe and can be found in the mountains of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

Species in the Sanguisorba genus

Sanguisorba officinalis, Sanguisorba lateriflora, Sanguisorba riparia, Sanguisorba tenuifolia, Sanguisorba diandra, Sanguisorba azovtsevii, Sanguisorba diandra, Sanguisorba armena, Sanguisorba albiflora, Sanguisorba kishinamii, Sanguisorba poroshirensis, Sanguisorba mauritanica, Sanguisorba japonensis, Sanguisorba ancistroides, Sanguisorba megacarpa, Sanguisorba hybrida, Sanguisorba rupicola, Sanguisorba verrucosa, Sanguisorba albanica, Sanguisorba cretica, Sanguisorba dodecandra, Sanguisorba hakusanensis, Sanguisorba indicum, Sanguisorba magnifica, Sanguisorba obtusa, Sanguisorba annua, Sanguisorba occidentalis, Sanguisorba stipulata, Sanguisorba minor, Sanguisorba applanata, Sanguisorba filiformis, Sanguisorba alpina, Sanguisorba canadensis, Sanguisorba ancistroides, Sanguisorba tenuifolia,

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-6169: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.