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Laiteron des champs

Sonchus arvensis

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including flooded grasslands and savannas, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic and Oceanian realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Mozambique), Asia (7 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, Guatemala, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Chile).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French Laiteron des champs
German Acker-Gänsedistel
Russian Осот полевой
Hindi Pili dudhi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Laiteron des champs?
The scientific name of Laiteron des champs is Sonchus arvensis. It belongs to the genus Sonchus.
What is the conservation status of Laiteron des champs?
Laiteron des champs (Sonchus arvensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Laiteron des champs live?
Laiteron des champs is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Mozambique), Asia (7 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, Guatemala, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, Egypt, Fiji, Guatemala.
What family does Laiteron des champs belong to?
Laiteron des champs (Sonchus arvensis) belongs to the genus Sonchus, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
Is Laiteron des champs endangered?
No, Laiteron des champs (Sonchus arvensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Laiteron des champs belong to?
Laiteron des champs (Sonchus arvensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of Laiteron des champs?
The closest relatives of Laiteron des champs in the genus Sonchus include Laiteron délicat, Laiteron des marais, Laiteron maraîcher, Lastron, Wing-leaved Sow-thistle.

Native Range — 26 Countries

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