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Cultivated Cress

Lepidium sativum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (29 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Brassicales (Brassicales)

Species

Lepidium sativum (Cultivated Cress)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish agriao-moiro

French Cresson alénois

German Garten-Kresse

Portuguese agrião-mouro

Arabic rashad

Similar Species in Lepidium

Broadleaved pepperweed

Lepidium fasciculatum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cultivated Cress?

The scientific name of Cultivated Cress is Lepidium sativum. It belongs to the genus Lepidium.

Where does Cultivated Cress live?

Cultivated Cress is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (29 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Canada, Chad, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus.

What family does Cultivated Cress belong to?

Cultivated Cress (Lepidium sativum) belongs to the genus Lepidium, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.

What kingdom does Cultivated Cress belong to?

Cultivated Cress (Lepidium sativum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Cultivated Cress?

The closest relatives of Cultivated Cress in the genus Lepidium include African pepperwort, Argentine pepperweed, Bastard Cress, Broadleaved pepperweed, Bundled Pepperwort.