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khardal

Brassica nigra

Least Concern

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The Black Mustard (Brassica nigra) is a species in the genus Brassica. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 6 distinct biome types. Populations are also fo.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 6 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (25 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (8 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (نباتات)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)

Class

Magnoliopsida (ماغنولانية)

Order

Brassicales (كرنبيات)

Species

Brassica nigra (khardal)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish mostaza negra

French Moutarde noire

German Schwarzer Senf

Portuguese mostarda

Arabic khardal

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qarras

Brassica tournefortii

Mediterranean cabbage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of khardal?

The scientific name of khardal is Brassica nigra. It belongs to the genus Brassica.

What is the conservation status of khardal?

khardal (Brassica nigra) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does khardal live?

khardal is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (25 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (8 countries).. Countries include Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cabo Verde.

What family does khardal belong to?

khardal (Brassica nigra) belongs to the genus Brassica, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.

Is khardal endangered?

No, khardal (Brassica nigra) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does khardal belong to?

khardal (Brassica nigra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).

What are the closest relatives of khardal?

The closest relatives of khardal in the genus Brassica include qarras, Long-stalked Rape, Mediterranean cabbage, Mustard, Brown mustard.