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Greater swinecress

Lepidium coronopus

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Brassicales (Brassicales)

Species

Lepidium coronopus (Greater swinecress)

Names in Other Languages

French corne de cerf écailleuse

German Gewöhnlicher Krähenfuß

Similar Species in Lepidium

Heart-Pod Hoary Cress

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Greater swinecress?

The scientific name of Greater swinecress is Lepidium coronopus. It belongs to the genus Lepidium.

What is the conservation status of Greater swinecress?

Greater swinecress (Lepidium coronopus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Greater swinecress live?

Greater swinecress is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Portugal, South Africa.

What family does Greater swinecress belong to?

Greater swinecress (Lepidium coronopus) belongs to the genus Lepidium, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.

Is Greater swinecress endangered?

Yes, Greater swinecress (Lepidium coronopus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Greater swinecress belong to?

Greater swinecress (Lepidium coronopus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of Greater swinecress?

The closest relatives of Greater swinecress in the genus Lepidium include agrião, agrião-mouro, erva-pimenteira, mentruz, Heart-Pod Hoary Cress.