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camelina

Camelina sativa

Extinct

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The Big-Seed False Flax (Camelina sativa) is a species in the genus Camelina. 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.

Widely distributed across Africa (Libya), Asia (Japan, Kyrgyzstan, North Korea), Europe (19 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

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Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Brassicales (Brassicales)

Species

Camelina sativa (camelina)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish camelina pilosa

French caméline cultivée

German Saat-Leindotter

Portuguese camelina

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of camelina?

The scientific name of camelina is Camelina sativa. It belongs to the genus Camelina.

What is the conservation status of camelina?

camelina (Camelina sativa) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

Where does camelina live?

camelina is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Libya), Asia (Japan, Kyrgyzstan, North Korea), Europe (19 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Ireland.

What family does camelina belong to?

camelina (Camelina sativa) belongs to the genus Camelina, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.

What kingdom does camelina belong to?

camelina (Camelina sativa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of camelina?

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