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Herb Sophia

Descurainia sophia

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan, North Korea), Europe (19 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Brassicales (Brassicales)

Species

Descurainia sophia (Herb Sophia)

Names in Other Languages

French descurainie sagesse, sagesse-des-chirurgiens

German Gewöhnliche Besenrauke

Similar Species in Descurainia

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cut-leaved tansy mustard

northern tansy mustard

Descurainia sophioides

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Herb Sophia?

The scientific name of Herb Sophia is Descurainia sophia. It belongs to the genus Descurainia.

What is the conservation status of Herb Sophia?

Herb Sophia (Descurainia sophia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Herb Sophia live?

Herb Sophia is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan, North Korea), Europe (19 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland.

What family does Herb Sophia belong to?

Herb Sophia (Descurainia sophia) belongs to the genus Descurainia, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.

Is Herb Sophia endangered?

No, Herb Sophia (Descurainia sophia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Herb Sophia belong to?

Herb Sophia (Descurainia sophia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Herb Sophia?

The closest relatives of Herb Sophia in the genus Descurainia include cut-leaved tansy mustard, Gray Tansy Mustard, Green Tansy Mustard, northern tansy mustard.