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mâche

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 (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Dipsacales (Dipsacales)

Species

Valerianella locusta (mâche)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish lechuga de campo

French mâche

German Gewöhnlicher Feldsalat

Portuguese alface-da-terra

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mache-d'italie

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of mâche?

The scientific name of mâche is Valerianella locusta. It belongs to the genus Valerianella.

What is the conservation status of mâche?

mâche (Valerianella locusta) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does mâche live?

mâche 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 mâche belong to?

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

What kingdom does mâche belong to?

mâche (Valerianella locusta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of mâche?

The closest relatives of mâche in the genus Valerianella include mache-d'italie, valérianelle à oreillettes, valérianelle carénée, valérianelle dentée.