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lechuga de campo

Valerianella locusta

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Dipsacales (Dipsacales)

Species

Valerianella locusta (lechuga de campo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish lechuga de campo

French mâche

German Gewöhnlicher Feldsalat

Portuguese alface-da-terra

Similar Species in Valerianella

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valerianela de Italia

Valerianella eriocarpa

Not Evaluated

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Broad-fruited Cornsalad

Valerianella rimosa

Critically Endangered

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Narrowfruit cornsalad

Valerianella carinata

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of lechuga de campo?

The scientific name of lechuga de campo is Valerianella locusta. It belongs to the genus Valerianella.

What is the conservation status of lechuga de campo?

lechuga de campo (Valerianella locusta) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does lechuga de campo live?

lechuga de campo is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Germany.

What family does lechuga de campo belong to?

lechuga de campo (Valerianella locusta) belongs to the genus Valerianella, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprifoliaceae.

What kingdom does lechuga de campo belong to?

lechuga de campo (Valerianella locusta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of lechuga de campo?

The closest relatives of lechuga de campo in the genus Valerianella include valerianela de Italia, Broad-fruited Cornsalad, Narrowfruit cornsalad, European cornsalad.