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Cow Soapwort

Gypsophila vaccaria

Extinct

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Nelkenartige)
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Gypsophila
Species
Gypsophila vaccaria (Cow Soapwort)

Names in Other Languages

French saponaire des vaches

Similar Species in Gypsophila

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Behaartes Gipskraut
Gypsophila pilosa
Not Evaluated
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Kriechendes Gipskraut
Gypsophila repens
Not Evaluated
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Rispiges Gipskraut
Gypsophila paniculata
Not Evaluated
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Schwarzwurz-Gipskraut
Gypsophila scorzonerifolia
Not Evaluated
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Zierliches Gipskraut
Gypsophila elegans
Not Evaluated
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Steup's Chalk Plant
Gypsophila steupii
Endangered
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Capitate Chalk Plant
Gypsophila capitata
Least Concern
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Takhtadjan's Gypsophyla
Gypsophila takhtadzhanii
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cow Soapwort?
The scientific name of Cow Soapwort is Gypsophila vaccaria. It belongs to the genus Gypsophila.
What is the conservation status of Cow Soapwort?
Cow Soapwort (Gypsophila vaccaria) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cow Soapwort live?
Cow Soapwort is found in Distributed across Norway and United States.. Countries include Norway, United States.
What family does Cow Soapwort belong to?
Cow Soapwort (Gypsophila vaccaria) belongs to the genus Gypsophila, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.
What kingdom does Cow Soapwort belong to?
Cow Soapwort (Gypsophila vaccaria) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Cow Soapwort?
The closest relatives of Cow Soapwort in the genus Gypsophila include Behaartes Gipskraut, Kriechendes Gipskraut, Rispiges Gipskraut, Schwarzwurz-Gipskraut, Zierliches Gipskraut.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Gypsophila — 11 Species

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Behaartes Gipskraut
Gypsophila pilosa
NE 🐾
Kriechendes Gipskraut
Gypsophila repens
NE 🐾
Rispiges Gipskraut
Gypsophila paniculata
NE 🐾
Schwarzwurz-Gipskraut
Gypsophila scorzonerifolia
NE 🐾
Zierliches Gipskraut
Gypsophila elegans
NE 🐾
Steup's Chalk Plant
Gypsophila steupii
EN 🐾
Capitate Chalk Plant
Gypsophila capitata
LC 🐾
Takhtadjan's Gypsophyla
Gypsophila takhtadzhanii
DD 🐾
Oldham's baby's-breath
Gypsophila oldhamiana
NE 🐾
Robust Chalk Plant
Gypsophila robusta
VU
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Cow Soapwort
Gypsophila vaccaria
EX
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