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cranson

Cochlearia officinalis

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (10 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cucharita
French cranson
German Echtes Löffelkraut
Portuguese cocleária

Similar Species in Cochlearia

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cochléaire
Cochlearia tridactylites
Not Evaluated
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cochléaire danoise
Cochlearia danica
Least Concern
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cranson arctique
Cochlearia groenlandica
Not Evaluated
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Polish Scurvy-grass
Cochlearia polonica
Endangered
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Upland Scurvy-Grass
Cochlearia pyrenaica
Extinct
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English Scurvygrass
Cochlearia anglica
Vulnerable
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Tatra Scurvy-grass
Cochlearia tatrae
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cranson?
The scientific name of cranson is Cochlearia officinalis. It belongs to the genus Cochlearia.
What is the conservation status of cranson?
cranson (Cochlearia officinalis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does cranson live?
cranson is found in Found across Europe (10 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Sweden.
What family does cranson belong to?
cranson (Cochlearia officinalis) belongs to the genus Cochlearia, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.
What kingdom does cranson belong to?
cranson (Cochlearia officinalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of cranson?
The closest relatives of cranson in the genus Cochlearia include cochléaire, cochléaire danoise, cranson arctique, Tatra Scurvy-grass, Upland Scurvy-Grass.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Cochlearia — 8 Species

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cochléaire
Cochlearia tridactylites
NE 🐾
cochléaire danoise
Cochlearia danica
LC
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cranson
Cochlearia officinalis
NT
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cranson arctique
Cochlearia groenlandica
NE 🐾
Tatra Scurvy-grass
Cochlearia tatrae
VU 🐾
Upland Scurvy-Grass
Cochlearia pyrenaica
EX 🐾
Polish Scurvy-grass
Cochlearia polonica
EN 🐾
English Scurvygrass
Cochlearia anglica
VU
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