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Tarweed fiddleneck

Amsinckia lycopsoides

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French Amsinckie
German Krummhals-Geigenhals

Similar Species in Amsinckia

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checker fiddleneck
Amsinckia tessellata
Not Evaluated
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hairy fiddleneck
Amsinckia calycina
Not Evaluated
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Menzies' fiddleneck
Amsinckia menziesii
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tarweed fiddleneck?
The scientific name of Tarweed fiddleneck is Amsinckia lycopsoides. It belongs to the genus Amsinckia.
What is the conservation status of Tarweed fiddleneck?
Tarweed fiddleneck (Amsinckia lycopsoides) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Tarweed fiddleneck live?
Tarweed fiddleneck is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway.
What family does Tarweed fiddleneck belong to?
Tarweed fiddleneck (Amsinckia lycopsoides) belongs to the genus Amsinckia, which is part of the taxonomic family Boraginaceae.
Is Tarweed fiddleneck endangered?
No, Tarweed fiddleneck (Amsinckia lycopsoides) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Tarweed fiddleneck belong to?
Tarweed fiddleneck (Amsinckia lycopsoides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Tarweed fiddleneck?
The closest relatives of Tarweed fiddleneck in the genus Amsinckia include checker fiddleneck, hairy fiddleneck, Menzies' fiddleneck.

Native Range — 14 Countries

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Genus Amsinckia — 4 Species

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checker fiddleneck
Amsinckia tessellata
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hairy fiddleneck
Amsinckia calycina
NE 🐾
Menzies' fiddleneck
Amsinckia menziesii
NE
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Tarweed fiddleneck
Amsinckia lycopsoides
LC
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