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cowbane

Cicuta virosa

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇦 Canada

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (растения)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (магнолиофиты)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Apiales (зонтикоцветные)

Species

Cicuta virosa (cowbane)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Dong-mi-na-ri

French ciguë vireuse

German Wasserschierling

Similar Species in Cicuta

western water-hemlock

Cicuta douglasii

Least Concern

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Bulb-Bearing Water-Hemlock

Cicuta bulbifera

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cowbane?

The scientific name of cowbane is Cicuta virosa. It belongs to the genus Cicuta.

What is the conservation status of cowbane?

cowbane (Cicuta virosa) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does cowbane live?

cowbane is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden.

What family does cowbane belong to?

cowbane (Cicuta virosa) belongs to the genus Cicuta, which is part of the taxonomic family Apiaceae.

Is cowbane endangered?

Yes, cowbane (Cicuta virosa) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does cowbane belong to?

cowbane (Cicuta virosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (растения).

What are the closest relatives of cowbane?

The closest relatives of cowbane in the genus Cicuta include Beaver-Poison, western water-hemlock, Bulb-Bearing Water-Hemlock.