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scurvy-grass

Cochlearia officinalis

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (10 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (نباتات)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)
Class
Magnoliopsida (ماغنولانية)
Order
Brassicales (كرنبيات)
Family
Brassicaceae
Genus
Cochlearia
Species
Cochlearia officinalis (scurvy-grass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cucharita
French cranson
German Echtes Löffelkraut
Portuguese cocleária

Similar Species in Cochlearia

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limestone scurvygrass
Cochlearia tridactylites
Not Evaluated
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English Scurvygrass
Cochlearia anglica
Vulnerable
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Tatra Scurvy-grass
Cochlearia tatrae
Vulnerable
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Upland Scurvy-Grass
Cochlearia pyrenaica
Extinct
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Polish Scurvy-grass
Cochlearia polonica
Endangered
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Danish scurvygrass
Cochlearia groenlandica
Not Evaluated
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early scurvygrass
Cochlearia danica
Least Concern
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Compare Species

vs limestone scurvygrass vs English Scurvygrass vs Tatra Scurvy-grass vs Upland Scurvy-Grass

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of scurvy-grass?
The scientific name of scurvy-grass is Cochlearia officinalis. It belongs to the genus Cochlearia.
What is the conservation status of scurvy-grass?
scurvy-grass (Cochlearia officinalis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does scurvy-grass live?
scurvy-grass is found in Found across Europe (10 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Sweden.
What family does scurvy-grass belong to?
scurvy-grass (Cochlearia officinalis) belongs to the genus Cochlearia, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.
What kingdom does scurvy-grass belong to?
scurvy-grass (Cochlearia officinalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of scurvy-grass?
The closest relatives of scurvy-grass in the genus Cochlearia include limestone scurvygrass, English Scurvygrass, Tatra Scurvy-grass, Upland Scurvy-Grass, Polish Scurvy-grass.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Cochlearia — 8 Species

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limestone scurvygrass
Cochlearia tridactylites
NE 🐾
English Scurvygrass
Cochlearia anglica
VU 🐾
Tatra Scurvy-grass
Cochlearia tatrae
VU
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scurvy-grass
Cochlearia officinalis
NT
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Upland Scurvy-Grass
Cochlearia pyrenaica
EX 🐾
Polish Scurvy-grass
Cochlearia polonica
EN 🐾
Danish scurvygrass
Cochlearia groenlandica
NE 🐾
early scurvygrass
Cochlearia danica
LC
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