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Färber-Ginster

Genista tinctoria

Critically Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found across Europe (9 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). 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 (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Schmetterlingsblütenartige)

Species

Genista tinctoria (Färber-Ginster)

Names in Other Languages

French genêt des teinturiers

German Färber-Ginster

Similar Species in Genista

Genista monspessulana

Not Evaluated

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Narrow-leaved Genista

Genista aspalathoides

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Färber-Ginster?

The scientific name of Färber-Ginster is Genista tinctoria. It belongs to the genus Genista.

What is the conservation status of Färber-Ginster?

Färber-Ginster (Genista tinctoria) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Färber-Ginster live?

Färber-Ginster is found in Found across Europe (9 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Latvia, Norway, Spain, Sweden.

What family does Färber-Ginster belong to?

Färber-Ginster (Genista tinctoria) belongs to the genus Genista, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Färber-Ginster endangered?

Yes, Färber-Ginster (Genista tinctoria) 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 Färber-Ginster belong to?

Färber-Ginster (Genista tinctoria) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Färber-Ginster?

The closest relatives of Färber-Ginster in the genus Genista include Behaarter Ginster, Englischer Ginster, Flügel-Ginster, Montpellier Broom, Narrow-leaved Genista.