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lutea

Taxon

Reseda lutea L.

Protologue Sp. Pl. 1: 449. 1753 [1 May 1753]BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Predicted not threatened
Reseda lutea--Spain. Andalucia. On C333, ca. 5 km E of Orgiva. 14 Ap (173).jpg

Reseda lutea--Spain. Andalucia. On C333, ca. 5 km E of Orgiva. 14 Ap (173).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea--Spain. Andalucia. On C333, ca. 5 km E of Orgiva. 14 Ap (172).jpg

Reseda lutea--Spain. Andalucia. On C333, ca. 5 km E of Orgiva. 14 Ap (172).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea--Spain. Andalucia. On C333, ca. 5 km E of Orgiva. 14 Ap (169).jpg

Reseda lutea--Spain. Andalucia. On C333, ca. 5 km E of Orgiva. 14 Ap (169).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea--Spain. Andalucia. On C333, ca. 5 km E of Orgiva. 14 Ap (168).jpg

Reseda lutea--Spain. Andalucia. On C333, ca. 5 km E of Orgiva. 14 Ap (168).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea--Spain. Andalucia. On C333, ca. 5 km E of Orgiva. 14 Ap (171).jpg

Reseda lutea--Spain. Andalucia. On C333, ca. 5 km E of Orgiva. 14 Ap (171).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea--Spain. Andalucia. On C333, ca. 5 km E of Orgiva. 14 Ap (170).jpg

Reseda lutea--Spain. Andalucia. On C333, ca. 5 km E of Orgiva. 14 Ap (170).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea--Spain. Andalucia. On C333, ca. 5 km E of Orgiva. 14 Ap (167).jpg

Reseda lutea--Spain. Andalucia. On C333, ca. 5 km E of Orgiva. 14 Ap (167).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (212).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (212).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (213).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (213).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (214).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (214).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (314).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (314).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (221).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (221).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (216).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (216).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (220).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (220).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (318).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (318).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (225).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (225).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (316).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (316).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (218).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (218).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (219).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (219).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (215).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (215).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (312).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (312).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (223).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (223).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (319).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (319).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (224).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (224).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (313).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (313).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (217).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (217).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (211).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (211).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (222).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (222).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (317).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (317).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (315).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (315).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (210).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 12469--Georgia (Caucasus). Shio Mgvime. 7 Jun 2014. DSC07779 (210).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea--Georgia. Gori Upland, Gareji Steppe. Near salty lake. 9  Jun 05. 364.jpg

Reseda lutea--Georgia. Gori Upland, Gareji Steppe. Near salty lake. 9 Jun 05. 364.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea--Georgia. Gori Upland, Gareji Steppe. Near salty lake. 9  Jun 05. 361.jpg

Reseda lutea--Georgia. Gori Upland, Gareji Steppe. Near salty lake. 9 Jun 05. 361.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea--Georgia. Gori Upland, Gareji Steppe. Near salty lake. 9  Jun 05. 362.jpg

Reseda lutea--Georgia. Gori Upland, Gareji Steppe. Near salty lake. 9 Jun 05. 362.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea--Georgia. Gori Upland, Gareji Steppe. Near salty lake. 9  Jun 05. 366.jpg

Reseda lutea--Georgia. Gori Upland, Gareji Steppe. Near salty lake. 9 Jun 05. 366.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea--Georgia. Gori Upland, Gareji Steppe. Near salty lake. 9  Jun 05. 359.jpg

Reseda lutea--Georgia. Gori Upland, Gareji Steppe. Near salty lake. 9 Jun 05. 359.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 13281--Switzerland. Hwy 9 to Simplon. Ganterbrucke. 2 Jul 2016. DSC08156 (289).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 13281--Switzerland. Hwy 9 to Simplon. Ganterbrucke. 2 Jul 2016. DSC08156 (289).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 13281--Switzerland. Hwy 9 to Simplon. Ganterbrucke. 2 Jul 2016. DSC08156 (275).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 13281--Switzerland. Hwy 9 to Simplon. Ganterbrucke. 2 Jul 2016. DSC08156 (275).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 13281--Switzerland. Hwy 9 to Simplon. Ganterbrucke. 2 Jul 2016. DSC08156 (287).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 13281--Switzerland. Hwy 9 to Simplon. Ganterbrucke. 2 Jul 2016. DSC08156 (287).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 13281--Switzerland. Hwy 9 to Simplon. Ganterbrucke. 2 Jul 2016. DSC08156 (277).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 13281--Switzerland. Hwy 9 to Simplon. Ganterbrucke. 2 Jul 2016. DSC08156 (277).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 13281--Switzerland. Hwy 9 to Simplon. Ganterbrucke. 2 Jul 2016. DSC08156 (269).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 13281--Switzerland. Hwy 9 to Simplon. Ganterbrucke. 2 Jul 2016. DSC08156 (269).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 13281--Switzerland. Hwy 9 to Simplon. Ganterbrucke. 2 Jul 2016. DSC08156 (273).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 13281--Switzerland. Hwy 9 to Simplon. Ganterbrucke. 2 Jul 2016. DSC08156 (273).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 13281--Switzerland. Hwy 9 to Simplon. Ganterbrucke. 2 Jul 2016. DSC08156 (274).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 13281--Switzerland. Hwy 9 to Simplon. Ganterbrucke. 2 Jul 2016. DSC08156 (274).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 13281--Switzerland. Hwy 9 to Simplon. Ganterbrucke. 2 Jul 2016. DSC08156 (285).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 13281--Switzerland. Hwy 9 to Simplon. Ganterbrucke. 2 Jul 2016. DSC08156 (285).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 13281--Switzerland. Hwy 9 to Simplon. Ganterbrucke. 2 Jul 2016. DSC08156 (286).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 13281--Switzerland. Hwy 9 to Simplon. Ganterbrucke. 2 Jul 2016. DSC08156 (286).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 13281--Switzerland. Hwy 9 to Simplon. Ganterbrucke. 2 Jul 2016. DSC08156 (267).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 13281--Switzerland. Hwy 9 to Simplon. Ganterbrucke. 2 Jul 2016. DSC08156 (267).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 13281--Switzerland. Hwy 9 to Simplon. Ganterbrucke. 2 Jul 2016. DSC08156 (278).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 13281--Switzerland. Hwy 9 to Simplon. Ganterbrucke. 2 Jul 2016. DSC08156 (278).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 13281--Switzerland. Hwy 9 to Simplon. Ganterbrucke. 2 Jul 2016. DSC08156 (284).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 13281--Switzerland. Hwy 9 to Simplon. Ganterbrucke. 2 Jul 2016. DSC08156 (284).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 13281--Switzerland. Hwy 9 to Simplon. Ganterbrucke. 2 Jul 2016. DSC08156 (282).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 13281--Switzerland. Hwy 9 to Simplon. Ganterbrucke. 2 Jul 2016. DSC08156 (282).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 13281--Switzerland. Hwy 9 to Simplon. Ganterbrucke. 2 Jul 2016. DSC08156 (283).JPG

Reseda lutea, Davidson, C 13281--Switzerland. Hwy 9 to Simplon. Ganterbrucke. 2 Jul 2016. DSC08156 (283).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Native to 54 botanical countries across Europe, Africa, and Temperate Asia; introduced into 53 botanical countries across Europe, Temperate Asia, Australasia, Northern America, and Southern America (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 6 occurrences across 4 countries.

Distribution

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

No collection number

May 14, 2002

Location

Italy, Tuscany (Monticiano)

43.128056, 11.264167

Location Remarks

Riserva Naturale Basso Merse

Collectors

No collectors specified

No collection number

June 9, 2005

Location

Georgia, Mtskheta-Mtianeti (Stepantsminda)

42.6625, 44.619722

Location Remarks

Various points along the road-trail to Gergeti Trinity Church (also called Sameba Church), west of the village of Kazbegi.

Collectors

No collectors specified

Davidson, C 12469

June 7, 2014

Location

Georgia, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Mtskheta

41.852361, 44.668556

Location Remarks

Various points along the Shio Mghvime Monastery road from Mtskheta. 623 m elev.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, Manana Khutsishvili, Shalva Sikharulidze, David Kikodze, Sharon R. Christoph

Notes

Roadside shrub thicket impacted by grazing. Erect, taprooted annual or short-lived perennial.

No collection number

April 14, 2004

Location

Spain, Andalusia, Granada (Órgiva)

36.844722, -3.367222

Location Remarks

On A7209 about 5 km from junction with A348, south of Orgiva.

Collectors

No collectors specified

Davidson, C 13281

July 2, 2016

Location

Switzerland, Canton Valais, Ried-Brig (Ried-Brig)

46.298611, 8.054444

Location Remarks

Off Highway 9 (E62), i.e., Simplonstrasse, at Ganterbrucke; old highway on north side of Saltina River (Ganterbach). 1407 m elev.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, Martin W. Callmander, Beat Bäumler, Sven Buerki, Sharon R. Christoph

Notes

Steep, rocky roadside bank and rock faces; north side of the road and south side above the river.

No collection number

May 6, 2003

Location

Italy, Abruzzo (Torino di Sangro)

42.226111, 14.553611

Location Remarks

Riserva Naturale Torino di Sangro. Strada Communale Lentisco.

Collectors

No collectors specified

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Brassicales

Family

Resedaceae

Genus

Reseda

Specific Epithet

lutea

Authorship

L.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 0.0

Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.

Threat status

Predicted not threatened

Modelled estimate

EDGE score

0.0

Global rank

#332,802 of 335,497

Top 100%

Extinction probability

10%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →