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Cow Soapwort

Gypsophila vaccaria

Extinct
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Names in Other Languages

French saponaire des vaches

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Not Evaluated
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Least Concern
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Creeping baby's-breath
Gypsophila repens
Not Evaluated
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Garden baby's-breath
Gypsophila scorzonerifolia
Not Evaluated
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Oldham's baby's-breath
Gypsophila oldhamiana
Not Evaluated
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Robust Chalk Plant
Gypsophila robusta
Vulnerable
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Showy baby's-breath
Gypsophila elegans
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Steup's Chalk Plant
Gypsophila steupii
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cow Soapwort?
The scientific name of Cow Soapwort is Gypsophila vaccaria. It belongs to the genus Gypsophila.
What is the conservation status of Cow Soapwort?
Cow Soapwort (Gypsophila vaccaria) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cow Soapwort live?
Cow Soapwort is found in Distributed across Norway and United States.. Countries include Norway, United States.
What family does Cow Soapwort belong to?
Cow Soapwort (Gypsophila vaccaria) belongs to the genus Gypsophila, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.
What kingdom does Cow Soapwort belong to?
Cow Soapwort (Gypsophila vaccaria) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Cow Soapwort?
The closest relatives of Cow Soapwort in the genus Gypsophila include Bachelor's button, Capitate Chalk Plant, Creeping baby's-breath, Garden baby's-breath, Oldham's baby's-breath.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Gypsophila — 11 Species

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Bachelor's button
Gypsophila paniculata
NE 🐾
Capitate Chalk Plant
Gypsophila capitata
LC
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Cow Soapwort
Gypsophila vaccaria
EX
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Creeping baby's-breath
Gypsophila repens
NE 🐾
Garden baby's-breath
Gypsophila scorzonerifolia
NE 🐾
Oldham's baby's-breath
Gypsophila oldhamiana
NE 🐾
Robust Chalk Plant
Gypsophila robusta
VU 🐾
Showy baby's-breath
Gypsophila elegans
NE 🐾
Steup's Chalk Plant
Gypsophila steupii
EN 🐾
Takhtadjan's Gypsophyla
Gypsophila takhtadzhanii
DD 🐾
Turkish baby's-breath
Gypsophila pilosa
NE
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