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Feld-Kresse

Lepidium campestre

Least Concern

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The Bastard Cress (Lepidium campestre) is a species in the genus Lepidium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic re.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (China, Japan), Europe (16 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Brassicales (Kreuzblütlerartige)

Species

Lepidium campestre (Feld-Kresse)

Names in Other Languages

French bourse de Judas

German Feld-Kresse

Similar Species in Lepidium

Durchwachsenblättrige Kresse

Gewöhnlicher Krähenfuß

Lepidium graminifolium

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Feld-Kresse?

The scientific name of Feld-Kresse is Lepidium campestre. It belongs to the genus Lepidium.

What is the conservation status of Feld-Kresse?

Feld-Kresse (Lepidium campestre) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Feld-Kresse live?

Feld-Kresse is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (China, Japan), Europe (16 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Australia, Belarus, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia.

What family does Feld-Kresse belong to?

Feld-Kresse (Lepidium campestre) belongs to the genus Lepidium, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.

Is Feld-Kresse endangered?

No, Feld-Kresse (Lepidium campestre) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Feld-Kresse belong to?

Feld-Kresse (Lepidium campestre) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Feld-Kresse?

The closest relatives of Feld-Kresse in the genus Lepidium include Aleppo-Pfeilkresse, Breitblatt-Kresse, Dichtbluetige Kresse, Durchwachsenblättrige Kresse, Garten-Kresse.