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Creeping yellowcress

Rorippa sylvestris

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, 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 (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Brassicales (Brassicales)

Species

Rorippa sylvestris (Creeping yellowcress)

Names in Other Languages

French rorippe des champs

German Wilde Sumpfkresse

Similar Species in Rorippa

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Amphibious Watercress

Rorippa amphibia

Least Concern

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Austrian Yellow-cress

Rorippa austriaca

Not Evaluated

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blunt-leaved watercress

Rorippa barbareifolia

Variableleaf yellowcress

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Creeping yellowcress?

The scientific name of Creeping yellowcress is Rorippa sylvestris. It belongs to the genus Rorippa.

What is the conservation status of Creeping yellowcress?

Creeping yellowcress (Rorippa sylvestris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Creeping yellowcress live?

Creeping yellowcress is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Japan.

What family does Creeping yellowcress belong to?

Creeping yellowcress (Rorippa sylvestris) belongs to the genus Rorippa, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.

Is Creeping yellowcress endangered?

No, Creeping yellowcress (Rorippa sylvestris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Creeping yellowcress belong to?

Creeping yellowcress (Rorippa sylvestris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Creeping yellowcress?

The closest relatives of Creeping yellowcress in the genus Rorippa include Amphibious Watercress, Austrian Yellow-cress, blunt-leaved watercress, hoary yellowcress, Rorippa.