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Bog Buckbean

Menyanthes trifoliata

Vulnerable

About

The Bog Buckbean (Menyanthes trifoliata) is a species in the genus Menyanthes. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Native to Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Oceanian and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Species

Menyanthes trifoliata (Bog Buckbean)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Jo-reum-na-mul

French trèfle deau

German Fieberklee

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bog Buckbean?

The scientific name of Bog Buckbean is Menyanthes trifoliata. It belongs to the genus Menyanthes.

What is the conservation status of Bog Buckbean?

Bog Buckbean (Menyanthes trifoliata) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bog Buckbean live?

Bog Buckbean is found in Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does Bog Buckbean belong to?

Bog Buckbean (Menyanthes trifoliata) belongs to the genus Menyanthes, which is part of the taxonomic family Menyanthaceae.

Is Bog Buckbean endangered?

Yes, Bog Buckbean (Menyanthes trifoliata) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Bog Buckbean belong to?

Bog Buckbean (Menyanthes trifoliata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).