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Butterwort

Pinguicula vulgaris

Extinct

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The Butterwort (Pinguicula vulgaris) is a species in the genus Pinguicula. It is currently classified as Extinct on the IUCN Red List. 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.

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)

Species

Pinguicula vulgaris (Butterwort)

Names in Other Languages

French grassette commune

German Gemeines Fettblatt

Similar Species in Pinguicula

Pinguicula lusitanica

Least Concern

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Large-flowered Butterwort

Pinguicula grandiflora

Not Evaluated

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vs Alpine Butterwort vs hairy butterwort vs Pale Butterwort vs Large-flowered Butterwort

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Butterwort?

The scientific name of Butterwort is Pinguicula vulgaris. It belongs to the genus Pinguicula.

What is the conservation status of Butterwort?

Butterwort (Pinguicula vulgaris) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Butterwort live?

Butterwort is found in Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Butterwort belong to?

Butterwort (Pinguicula vulgaris) belongs to the genus Pinguicula, which is part of the taxonomic family Lentibulariaceae.

What kingdom does Butterwort belong to?

Butterwort (Pinguicula vulgaris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Butterwort?

The closest relatives of Butterwort in the genus Pinguicula include Alpine Butterwort, hairy butterwort, Pale Butterwort, Large-flowered Butterwort.