American Wintercress

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The American Wintercress (Barbarea orthoceras) is a species in the genus Barbarea. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada, Mexico, Norway, Taiwan, and United States.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States 🇲🇽 Mexico

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)

Order

Brassicales (アブラナ目)

Family

Brassicaceae

Genus

Barbarea

Species

Barbarea orthoceras (American Wintercress)

Names in Other Languages

French barbarée à fruits dressés

Similar Species in Barbarea

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American Cress

Barbarea verna

Not Evaluated

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Balkan Yellow Rocket

Barbarea balcana

Least Concern

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medium flowered winter-cress

Barbarea intermedia

Not Evaluated

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Small-Flowered Winter-Cress

Barbarea stricta

Not Evaluated

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Large-flowered Barbarea

Barbarea grandiflora

Endangered

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Bosnian Yellow Rocket

Barbarea bosniaca

Data Deficient

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Artvinian Barbarea

Barbarea lutea

Endangered

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Bitter Wintercress

Barbarea vulgaris

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Wintercress?

The scientific name of American Wintercress is Barbarea orthoceras. It belongs to the genus Barbarea.

Where does American Wintercress live?

American Wintercress is found in Distributed across Canada, Mexico, Norway, Taiwan, and United States.. Countries include Canada, Mexico, Norway, Taiwan, United States.

What family does American Wintercress belong to?

American Wintercress (Barbarea orthoceras) belongs to the genus Barbarea, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.

What kingdom does American Wintercress belong to?

American Wintercress (Barbarea orthoceras) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of American Wintercress?

The closest relatives of American Wintercress in the genus Barbarea include American Cress, Balkan Yellow Rocket, medium flowered winter-cress, Small-Flowered Winter-Cress, Large-flowered Barbarea.