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Bastard Cress

Thlaspi arvense

Least Concern

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The Bastard Cress (Thlaspi arvense) is a species in the genus Thlaspi. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 10 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan a.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 10 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (10 countries), Europe (19 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Brassicales (Brassicales)

Species

Thlaspi arvense (Bastard Cress)

Names in Other Languages

French tabouret des champs

German Acker-Hellerkraut

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bastard Cress?

The scientific name of Bastard Cress is Thlaspi arvense. It belongs to the genus Thlaspi.

What is the conservation status of Bastard Cress?

Bastard Cress (Thlaspi arvense) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bastard Cress live?

Bastard Cress is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (10 countries), Europe (19 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China.

What family does Bastard Cress belong to?

Bastard Cress (Thlaspi arvense) belongs to the genus Thlaspi, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.

Is Bastard Cress endangered?

No, Bastard Cress (Thlaspi arvense) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Bastard Cress belong to?

Bastard Cress (Thlaspi arvense) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).