Giant needleleaf

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇪 Germany 🇵🇱 Poland 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Family

Amaranthaceae

Genus

Polycnemum

Species

Polycnemum majus (Giant needleleaf)

Names in Other Languages

French grand polycnème

German Großes Knorpelkraut

Similar Species in Polycnemum

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soft needleleaf

Polycnemum arvense

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Giant needleleaf?

The scientific name of Giant needleleaf is Polycnemum majus. It belongs to the genus Polycnemum.

Where does Giant needleleaf live?

Giant needleleaf is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, Sweden, United States.

What family does Giant needleleaf belong to?

Giant needleleaf (Polycnemum majus) belongs to the genus Polycnemum, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.

What kingdom does Giant needleleaf belong to?

Giant needleleaf (Polycnemum majus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Giant needleleaf?

The closest relatives of Giant needleleaf in the genus Polycnemum include soft needleleaf.