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agrião

Lepidium ruderale

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (22 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), and South America (Brazil).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Brassicales (Brassicales)

Species

Lepidium ruderale (agrião)

Names in Other Languages

French passerage rudéral

German Schutt-Kresse

Portuguese agrião

Similar Species in Lepidium

Heart-Pod Hoary Cress

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of agrião?

The scientific name of agrião is Lepidium ruderale. It belongs to the genus Lepidium.

What is the conservation status of agrião?

agrião (Lepidium ruderale) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does agrião live?

agrião is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (22 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany.

What family does agrião belong to?

agrião (Lepidium ruderale) belongs to the genus Lepidium, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.

Is agrião endangered?

No, agrião (Lepidium ruderale) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does agrião belong to?

agrião (Lepidium ruderale) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of agrião?

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