Introduction: Central Asia and the Mediterranean Basin including North Africa, Morocco, Turkey, Italy, Spain and Portugal.
Habitat: Well-drained, sandy-textured or rocky soils.
Infestation: Rangelands, semi-arid pastures, croplands, transportation right-of-ways, residential properties and other areas subjected to repeated soil disturbance.
Available control: Mechanical, chemical, and biological.
Priority of Control: Prevent root fragments from producing new plants, prevent from seeding