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Jagged Chickweed

Holosteum umbellatum

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate grasslands and steppes, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Holosteum umbellatum (Jagged Chickweed)

Names in Other Languages

French holostée en ombelle

German Doldige Spurre

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Jagged Chickweed?

The scientific name of Jagged Chickweed is Holosteum umbellatum. It belongs to the genus Holosteum.

What is the conservation status of Jagged Chickweed?

Jagged Chickweed (Holosteum umbellatum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Jagged Chickweed live?

Jagged Chickweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Latvia, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden.

What family does Jagged Chickweed belong to?

Jagged Chickweed (Holosteum umbellatum) belongs to the genus Holosteum, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.

What kingdom does Jagged Chickweed belong to?

Jagged Chickweed (Holosteum umbellatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).