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Russian pigweed

Axyris amaranthoides

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Kyrgyzstan), Europe (13 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇧🇾 Belarus 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇷 France 🇯🇵 Japan 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Names in Other Languages

French ansérine de Russie

Similar Species in Axyris

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Caucasian Axyris
Axyris caucasica
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Russian pigweed?
The scientific name of Russian pigweed is Axyris amaranthoides. It belongs to the genus Axyris.
Where does Russian pigweed live?
Russian pigweed is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Kyrgyzstan), Europe (13 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia.
What family does Russian pigweed belong to?
Russian pigweed (Axyris amaranthoides) belongs to the genus Axyris, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.
What kingdom does Russian pigweed belong to?
Russian pigweed (Axyris amaranthoides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Russian pigweed?
The closest relatives of Russian pigweed in the genus Axyris include Caucasian Axyris.

Native Range — 17 Countries

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Genus Axyris — 2 Species

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Caucasian Axyris
Axyris caucasica
LC
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Russian pigweed
Axyris amaranthoides
NE
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