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Breitblatt-Kresse

Lepidium latifolium

Least Concern
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The Broadleaved Pepperweed (Lepidium latifolium) 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 deserts and xeric shrublands, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Palearctic and Neotr

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including deserts and xeric shrublands, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Palearctic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (Japan), Europe (22 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Bolivia, Chile).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish piperisa
French Grande Passerage
German Breitblatt-Kresse
Portuguese erva-pimenteira

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Breitblatt-Kresse?
The scientific name of Breitblatt-Kresse is Lepidium latifolium. It belongs to the genus Lepidium.
What is the conservation status of Breitblatt-Kresse?
Breitblatt-Kresse (Lepidium latifolium) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Breitblatt-Kresse live?
Breitblatt-Kresse is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (Japan), Europe (22 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Bolivia, Chile).. Countries include Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt.
What family does Breitblatt-Kresse belong to?
Breitblatt-Kresse (Lepidium latifolium) belongs to the genus Lepidium, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.
Is Breitblatt-Kresse endangered?
No, Breitblatt-Kresse (Lepidium latifolium) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Breitblatt-Kresse belong to?
Breitblatt-Kresse (Lepidium latifolium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Breitblatt-Kresse?
The closest relatives of Breitblatt-Kresse in the genus Lepidium include Aleppo-Pfeilkresse, Dichtbluetige Kresse, Durchwachsenblättrige Kresse, Feld-Kresse, Garten-Kresse.

Native Range — 30 Countries

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