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cardamine hérissée

Cardamine hirsuta

Least Concern
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The Bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta) is a species in the genus Cardamine. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea), and South America (4 countries).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French cardamine hérissée
German Vielstengeliges Schaumkraut

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cardamine hérissée?
The scientific name of cardamine hérissée is Cardamine hirsuta. It belongs to the genus Cardamine.
What is the conservation status of cardamine hérissée?
cardamine hérissée (Cardamine hirsuta) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does cardamine hérissée live?
cardamine hérissée is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Czech Republic, Denmark.
What family does cardamine hérissée belong to?
cardamine hérissée (Cardamine hirsuta) belongs to the genus Cardamine, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.
Is cardamine hérissée endangered?
No, cardamine hérissée (Cardamine hirsuta) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does cardamine hérissée belong to?
cardamine hérissée (Cardamine hirsuta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of cardamine hérissée?
The closest relatives of cardamine hérissée in the genus Cardamine include carcajou, cardamine alpine, cardamine amère, cardamine à ombelles, cardamine bulbeuse.

Native Range — 30 Countries

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