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Bitter-Root

Apocynum androsaemifolium

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About

The Bitter-Root (Apocynum androsaemifolium) is a species in the genus Apocynum. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Gentianales (Gentianales)

Species

Apocynum androsaemifolium (Bitter-Root)

Names in Other Languages

French apocyn à feuilles d'androsème

German gewöhnliches Hundsgift

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bitter-Root?

The scientific name of Bitter-Root is Apocynum androsaemifolium. It belongs to the genus Apocynum.

Where does Bitter-Root live?

Bitter-Root is found in Distributed across Canada, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Canada, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Bitter-Root belong to?

Bitter-Root (Apocynum androsaemifolium) belongs to the genus Apocynum, which is part of the taxonomic family Apocynaceae.

What kingdom does Bitter-Root belong to?

Bitter-Root (Apocynum androsaemifolium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Bitter-Root?

The closest relatives of Bitter-Root in the genus Apocynum include American-Hemp, Hybrid Dogbane.