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blinks

Montia fontana

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About

The Blinks (Montia fontana) is a species in the genus Montia. 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.

Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada), and South America (Colombia).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Montia fontana (blinks)

Names in Other Languages

French montie des fontaines

German Quellkraut

Similar Species in Montia

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Chamisso's candyflower

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vs Chamisso's candyflower vs narrow-leaf montia vs Small-Leaved Blinks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of blinks?

The scientific name of blinks is Montia fontana. It belongs to the genus Montia.

Where does blinks live?

blinks is found in Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, Iceland, Norway, Sweden.

What family does blinks belong to?

blinks (Montia fontana) belongs to the genus Montia, which is part of the taxonomic family Montiaceae.

What kingdom does blinks belong to?

blinks (Montia fontana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of blinks?

The closest relatives of blinks in the genus Montia include Chamisso's candyflower, narrow-leaf montia, Small-Leaved Blinks.