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Horseradish

Armoracia rusticana

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (32 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (نباتات)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)
Class
Magnoliopsida (ماغنولانية)
Order
Brassicales (كرنبيات)
Family
Brassicaceae
Genus
Armoracia
Species
Armoracia rusticana (Horseradish)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Rábano Picante
French Cranson
German Gewöhnnlicher Meerrettich

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Horseradish?
The scientific name of Horseradish is Armoracia rusticana. It belongs to the genus Armoracia.
What is the conservation status of Horseradish?
Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Horseradish live?
Horseradish is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (32 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Albania, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia.
What family does Horseradish belong to?
Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) belongs to the genus Armoracia, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.
Is Horseradish endangered?
No, Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Horseradish belong to?
Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).

Native Range — 38 Countries

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Genus Armoracia — 1 Species

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