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Schutt-Kresse
Lepidium ruderale
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 (4 countries), Europe (22 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), and South America (Brazil).
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Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
(Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
(Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida
(Dicots)
Order
Brassicales
(Kreuzblütlerartige)
Family
Brassicaceae
Genus
Lepidium
Species
Lepidium ruderale
(Schutt-Kresse)
Names in Other Languages
French
passerage rudéral
German
Schutt-Kresse
Portuguese
agrião
Similar Species in Lepidium
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Aleppo-Pfeilkresse
Lepidium chalepense
Not Evaluated
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Breitblatt-Kresse
Lepidium latifolium
Least Concern
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Dichtbluetige Kresse
Lepidium densiflorum
Not Evaluated
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Durchwachsenblättrige Kresse
Lepidium perfoliatum
Not Evaluated
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Feld-Kresse
Lepidium campestre
Least Concern
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Garten-Kresse
Lepidium sativum
Not Evaluated
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Gewöhnlicher Krähenfuß
Lepidium coronopus
Vulnerable
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Grasblatt-Kresse
Lepidium graminifolium
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Schutt-Kresse?
The scientific name of Schutt-Kresse is Lepidium ruderale. It belongs to the genus Lepidium.
What is the conservation status of Schutt-Kresse?
Schutt-Kresse (Lepidium ruderale) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Schutt-Kresse live?
Schutt-Kresse is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (22 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany.
What family does Schutt-Kresse belong to?
Schutt-Kresse (Lepidium ruderale) belongs to the genus Lepidium, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.
Is Schutt-Kresse endangered?
No, Schutt-Kresse (Lepidium ruderale) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Schutt-Kresse belong to?
Schutt-Kresse (Lepidium ruderale) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Schutt-Kresse?
The closest relatives of Schutt-Kresse in the genus Lepidium include Aleppo-Pfeilkresse, Breitblatt-Kresse, Dichtbluetige Kresse, Durchwachsenblättrige Kresse, Feld-Kresse.
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Aleppo-Pfeilkresse
Lepidium chalepense
Breitblatt-Kresse
Lepidium latifolium
Dichtbluetige Kresse
Lepidium densiflorum
Durchwachsenblättrige Kresse
Lepidium perfoliatum
Feld-Kresse
Lepidium campestre
Garten-Kresse
Lepidium sativum
Gewöhnlicher Krähenfuß
Lepidium coronopus
Grasblatt-Kresse
Lepidium graminifolium
Pfeilkresse
Lepidium draba
Raue Kresse
Lepidium hirtum
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Schutt-Kresse
Lepidium ruderale
Texas-Kresse
Lepidium virginicum
Verschiedenblättrige Kresse
Lepidium heterophyllum
Zweiknotiger Krähenfuß
Lepidium didymum
Bundled Pepperwort
Lepidium fasciculatum
Hairy whitetop
Lepidium appelianum
Wayside Pepperwort
Lepidium bipinnatifidum
Schinz's pepperweed
Lepidium schinzii
Argentine pepperweed
Lepidium bonariense
African pepperwort
Lepidium africanum
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