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Butterweed

Erigeron canadensis

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The Butterweed (Erigeron canadensis) is a species in the genus Erigeron. 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 Africa (9 countries), Asia (13 countries), Europe (20 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (5 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Erigeron

Species

Erigeron canadensis (Butterweed)

Names in Other Languages

French vergerette du Canada

German kanadisches Berufkraut

Similar Species in Erigeron

arctic-alpine fleabane

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Butterweed?

The scientific name of Butterweed is Erigeron canadensis. It belongs to the genus Erigeron.

Where does Butterweed live?

Butterweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (13 countries), Europe (20 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada.

What family does Butterweed belong to?

Butterweed (Erigeron canadensis) belongs to the genus Erigeron, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does Butterweed belong to?

Butterweed (Erigeron canadensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Butterweed?

The closest relatives of Butterweed in the genus Erigeron include Alpine Fleabane, Annual Fleabane, arctic-alpine fleabane, Argentine fleabane, aspen daisy.