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Wiesen-Sauerampfer

Rumex acetosa

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Chad), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇹🇩 Chad

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Nelkenartige)

Species

Rumex acetosa (Wiesen-Sauerampfer)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish acedera común

French oseille sauvage

German Wiesen-Sauerampfer

Portuguese azeda-miúda

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wiesen-Sauerampfer?

The scientific name of Wiesen-Sauerampfer is Rumex acetosa. It belongs to the genus Rumex.

What is the conservation status of Wiesen-Sauerampfer?

Wiesen-Sauerampfer (Rumex acetosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Wiesen-Sauerampfer live?

Wiesen-Sauerampfer is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Chad), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chad, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland.

What family does Wiesen-Sauerampfer belong to?

Wiesen-Sauerampfer (Rumex acetosa) belongs to the genus Rumex, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygonaceae.

Is Wiesen-Sauerampfer endangered?

No, Wiesen-Sauerampfer (Rumex acetosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Wiesen-Sauerampfer belong to?

Wiesen-Sauerampfer (Rumex acetosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Wiesen-Sauerampfer?

The closest relatives of Wiesen-Sauerampfer in the genus Rumex include Alpen-Ampfer, Blutampfer, Englischer Spinat, Felsen Ampfer, Gedrungener Ampfer.