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Bastard Cress

Lepidium campestre

Least Concern

About

The Bastard Cress (Lepidium campestre) is a species in the genus Lepidium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic re.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (China, Japan), Europe (16 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (tumbuhan)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Brassicales (Brassicales)

Species

Lepidium campestre (Bastard Cress)

Names in Other Languages

French bourse de Judas

German Feld-Kresse

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bastard Cress?

The scientific name of Bastard Cress is Lepidium campestre. It belongs to the genus Lepidium.

What is the conservation status of Bastard Cress?

Bastard Cress (Lepidium campestre) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bastard Cress live?

Bastard Cress is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (China, Japan), Europe (16 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Australia, Belarus, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia.

What family does Bastard Cress belong to?

Bastard Cress (Lepidium campestre) belongs to the genus Lepidium, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.

Is Bastard Cress endangered?

No, Bastard Cress (Lepidium campestre) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Bastard Cress belong to?

Bastard Cress (Lepidium campestre) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).

What are the closest relatives of Bastard Cress?

The closest relatives of Bastard Cress in the genus Lepidium include African pepperwort, Argentine pepperweed, Broadleaved pepperweed, Clasping pepperweed, Greater swinecress.