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Spiny spiderflower

Tarenaya spinosa

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (Italy, Norway), North America (4 countries), and South America (Colombia).

🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (نباتات)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)
Class
Magnoliopsida (ماغنولانية)
Order
Brassicales (كرنبيات)
Family
Cleomaceae
Genus
Tarenaya
Species
Tarenaya spinosa (Spiny spiderflower)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish espuela de caballero

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spiny spiderflower?
The scientific name of Spiny spiderflower is Tarenaya spinosa. It belongs to the genus Tarenaya.
What is the conservation status of Spiny spiderflower?
Spiny spiderflower (Tarenaya spinosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Spiny spiderflower live?
Spiny spiderflower is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (Italy, Norway), North America (4 countries), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Italy, Norway, United States.
What family does Spiny spiderflower belong to?
Spiny spiderflower (Tarenaya spinosa) belongs to the genus Tarenaya, which is part of the taxonomic family Cleomaceae.
Is Spiny spiderflower endangered?
No, Spiny spiderflower (Tarenaya spinosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Spiny spiderflower belong to?
Spiny spiderflower (Tarenaya spinosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Tarenaya — 1 Species

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Spiny spiderflower
Tarenaya spinosa
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