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Pacific Mountain-Ash

Sorbus sitchensis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in United States.

🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Rosales (Roses & Allies)
Family
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Genus
Sorbus
Species
Sorbus sitchensis (Pacific Mountain-Ash)

Names in Other Languages

French sorbier de Sitka

Similar Species in Sorbus

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sorveira
Sorbus aucuparia
Least Concern
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Siberian mountain-ash
Sorbus sambucifolia
Least Concern
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American Mountain Ash
Sorbus americana
Least Concern
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Hairy Rowan
Sorbus lanata
Least Concern
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Sargent's rowan
Sorbus sargentiana
Least Concern
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Cascade Mountain-Ash
Sorbus scopulina
Least Concern
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Mountain-ash
Sorbus alnifolia
Least Concern
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Vilmorin's rowan
Sorbus vilmorinii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pacific Mountain-Ash?
The scientific name of Pacific Mountain-Ash is Sorbus sitchensis. It belongs to the genus Sorbus.
What is the conservation status of Pacific Mountain-Ash?
Pacific Mountain-Ash (Sorbus sitchensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pacific Mountain-Ash live?
Pacific Mountain-Ash is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.
What family does Pacific Mountain-Ash belong to?
Pacific Mountain-Ash (Sorbus sitchensis) belongs to the genus Sorbus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.
Is Pacific Mountain-Ash endangered?
No, Pacific Mountain-Ash (Sorbus sitchensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Pacific Mountain-Ash belong to?
Pacific Mountain-Ash (Sorbus sitchensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of Pacific Mountain-Ash?
The closest relatives of Pacific Mountain-Ash in the genus Sorbus include sorveira, Siberian mountain-ash, American Mountain Ash, Hairy Rowan, Sargent's rowan.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Sorbus — 11 Species

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sorveira
Sorbus aucuparia
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Siberian mountain-ash
Sorbus sambucifolia
LC 🐾
American Mountain Ash
Sorbus americana
LC 🐾
Hairy Rowan
Sorbus lanata
LC 🐾
Sargent's rowan
Sorbus sargentiana
LC 🐾
Cascade Mountain-Ash
Sorbus scopulina
LC 🐾
Menai Strait Whitebeam
Sorbus arvonensis
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Mountain-ash
Sorbus alnifolia
LC 🐾
Vilmorin's rowan
Sorbus vilmorinii
LC 🐾
Dogberry
Sorbus decora
LC
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Pacific Mountain-Ash
Sorbus sitchensis
LC
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