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Goldlack

Erysimum cheiri

Near Threatened
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The Aegean wallflower (Erysimum cheiri) is a species in the genus Erysimum. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, India, Turkey), Europe (23 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

French giroflée des murailles
German Goldlack
Portuguese goiveiro

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Goldlack?
The scientific name of Goldlack is Erysimum cheiri. It belongs to the genus Erysimum.
What is the conservation status of Goldlack?
Goldlack (Erysimum cheiri) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Goldlack live?
Goldlack is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, India, Turkey), Europe (23 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador.
What family does Goldlack belong to?
Goldlack (Erysimum cheiri) belongs to the genus Erysimum, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.
What kingdom does Goldlack belong to?
Goldlack (Erysimum cheiri) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Goldlack?
The closest relatives of Goldlack in the genus Erysimum include Ackerschöterich, Grauer Schöterich, Harter Schöterich, Marshall-Schöterich, Ruten-Schöterich.

Native Range — 31 Countries

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