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Abrojos

Tribulus terrestris

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (6 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Zygophyllales (Zygophyllales)

Species

Tribulus terrestris (Abrojos)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Nam-ga-sae

Spanish Abrojos

French Croix de Malte

German Gewöhnlicher Burzeldorn

Portuguese cruz-de-malta

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Abrojos?

The scientific name of Abrojos is Tribulus terrestris. It belongs to the genus Tribulus.

Where does Abrojos live?

Abrojos is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (6 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada.

What family does Abrojos belong to?

Abrojos (Tribulus terrestris) belongs to the genus Tribulus, which is part of the taxonomic family Zygophyllaceae.

What kingdom does Abrojos belong to?

Abrojos (Tribulus terrestris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Abrojos?

The closest relatives of Abrojos in the genus Tribulus include abrojo.