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Ox-tongue

Helminthotheca echioides

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan, Turkmenistan), Europe (13 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Helminthotheca

Species

Helminthotheca echioides (Ox-tongue)

Names in Other Languages

French Picris fausse vipérine

German Natternkopf-Bitterkraut

Arabic مُرَّيْر أَخْيومي

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ox-tongue?

The scientific name of Ox-tongue is Helminthotheca echioides. It belongs to the genus Helminthotheca.

Where does Ox-tongue live?

Ox-tongue is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan, Turkmenistan), Europe (13 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Japan.

What family does Ox-tongue belong to?

Ox-tongue (Helminthotheca echioides) belongs to the genus Helminthotheca, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does Ox-tongue belong to?

Ox-tongue (Helminthotheca echioides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).