About Globularia vulgaris L.
Taxonomic Classification
Globularia vulgaris L. is a plant species that belongs to the genus Globularia in the family Plantaginaceae.
Distribution Pattern
This species has a highly disjunct distribution.
Western and Southern Population Range
One group of populations is found in the mountains of southern France, as well as north-central and eastern Spain.
Baltic Population Range
A second separate group of populations occurs on the Baltic Sea islands of Öland and Gotland.
Species Distinction Traits
Globularia vulgaris can be distinguished from Globularia trichosantha, a species native to the Balkans and Crimea, by two key traits: G. vulgaris lacks stolons, and its calyx teeth are as long as, or slightly longer than, the calyx tube.
Contrasting Congener Trait
In contrast, G. trichosantha has calyx teeth that are 3 to 4 times longer than the calyx tube.
