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Pfeilkresse

Lepidium draba

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (13 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, 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 draba (Pfeilkresse)

Names in Other Languages

French cardaire drave

German Pfeilkresse

Similar Species in Lepidium

Durchwachsenblättrige Kresse

Gewöhnlicher Krähenfuß

Lepidium graminifolium

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pfeilkresse?

The scientific name of Pfeilkresse is Lepidium draba. It belongs to the genus Lepidium.

What is the conservation status of Pfeilkresse?

Pfeilkresse (Lepidium draba) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pfeilkresse live?

Pfeilkresse is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (13 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany.

What family does Pfeilkresse belong to?

Pfeilkresse (Lepidium draba) belongs to the genus Lepidium, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.

Is Pfeilkresse endangered?

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

What kingdom does Pfeilkresse belong to?

Pfeilkresse (Lepidium draba) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Pfeilkresse?

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