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Cresson alénois

Lepidium sativum

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (29 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Brassicales (Brassicales)

Species

Lepidium sativum (Cresson alénois)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish agriao-moiro

French Cresson alénois

German Garten-Kresse

Portuguese agrião-mouro

Arabic rashad

Similar Species in Lepidium

corne de cerf écailleuse

Lepidium ramosissimum

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cresson alénois?

The scientific name of Cresson alénois is Lepidium sativum. It belongs to the genus Lepidium.

Where does Cresson alénois live?

Cresson alénois is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (29 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Canada, Chad, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus.

What family does Cresson alénois belong to?

Cresson alénois (Lepidium sativum) belongs to the genus Lepidium, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.

What kingdom does Cresson alénois belong to?

Cresson alénois (Lepidium sativum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Cresson alénois?

The closest relatives of Cresson alénois in the genus Lepidium include bourse de Judas, cardaire drave, corne-de-cerf didyme, corne de cerf écailleuse, cranson rampant.