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Blue Bugle

Ajuga genevensis

Critically Endangered

About

The Blue Bugle (Ajuga genevensis) is a species in the genus Ajuga. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 8 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also fo

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 8 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Uzbekistan), Europe (7 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Ajuga genevensis (Blue Bugle)

Names in Other Languages

French bugle de Genève

German Genfer Günsel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue Bugle?

The scientific name of Blue Bugle is Ajuga genevensis. It belongs to the genus Ajuga.

What is the conservation status of Blue Bugle?

Blue Bugle (Ajuga genevensis) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blue Bugle live?

Blue Bugle is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Uzbekistan), Europe (7 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, United States, Uzbekistan.

What family does Blue Bugle belong to?

Blue Bugle (Ajuga genevensis) belongs to the genus Ajuga, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamiaceae.

Is Blue Bugle endangered?

Yes, Blue Bugle (Ajuga genevensis) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Blue Bugle belong to?

Blue Bugle (Ajuga genevensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Blue Bugle?

The closest relatives of Blue Bugle in the genus Ajuga include Ajuga, ground-pine, pyrimidal bugle.