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Udhaidh

Lactuca saligna

Critically Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 9 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (نباتات)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)

Class

Magnoliopsida (ماغنولانية)

Order

Asterales (نجميات)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Lactuca

Species

Lactuca saligna (Udhaidh)

Names in Other Languages

French Laitue à feuilles de Saule

German Weidenblättriger Lattich

Arabic Udhaidh

Similar Species in Lactuca

سْكَرْيولَة سَوْحَرِيَّة

Common Blue-sow-thistle

Hairless Blue-sow-thistle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Udhaidh?

The scientific name of Udhaidh is Lactuca saligna. It belongs to the genus Lactuca.

What is the conservation status of Udhaidh?

Udhaidh (Lactuca saligna) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Udhaidh live?

Udhaidh is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Udhaidh belong to?

Udhaidh (Lactuca saligna) belongs to the genus Lactuca, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

Is Udhaidh endangered?

Yes, Udhaidh (Lactuca saligna) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Udhaidh belong to?

Udhaidh (Lactuca saligna) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).

What are the closest relatives of Udhaidh?

The closest relatives of Udhaidh in the genus Lactuca include خَسّ الزَّيْت, سْكَرْيولَة سَوْحَرِيَّة, Common Blue-sow-thistle, Wild Lettuce, Hairless Blue-sow-thistle.