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Gold-of-pleasure

Camelina alyssum

Extinct

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (16 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile).

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Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Plantae (पादप)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Magnoliopsida (मैग्नोलियोप्सीडा)

Brassicales (Brassicales)

Species

Camelina alyssum (Gold-of-pleasure)

Names in Other Languages

French Caméline Alysson

German Gezähnter Leindotter

Similar Species in Camelina

Big-Seed False Flax

Camelina sativa

Graceful false flax

Camelina rumelica

Hairy False-Flax

Camelina microcarpa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gold-of-pleasure?

The scientific name of Gold-of-pleasure is Camelina alyssum. It belongs to the genus Camelina.

What is the conservation status of Gold-of-pleasure?

Gold-of-pleasure (Camelina alyssum) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Gold-of-pleasure live?

Gold-of-pleasure is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (16 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Japan.

What family does Gold-of-pleasure belong to?

Gold-of-pleasure (Camelina alyssum) belongs to the genus Camelina, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.

What kingdom does Gold-of-pleasure belong to?

Gold-of-pleasure (Camelina alyssum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).

What are the closest relatives of Gold-of-pleasure?

The closest relatives of Gold-of-pleasure in the genus Camelina include Big-Seed False Flax, Graceful false flax, Hairy False-Flax.

Native Range — 20 Countries

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Genus Camelina — 4 Species

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Big-Seed False Flax

Camelina sativa

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Gold-of-pleasure

Camelina alyssum

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Graceful false flax

Camelina rumelica

Hairy False-Flax

Camelina microcarpa

Data verified मार्च 2026

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