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Lewiston cornsalad

Valerianella locusta

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Dipsacales (Dipsacales)

Species

Valerianella locusta (Lewiston cornsalad)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish lechuga de campo

French mâche

German Gewöhnlicher Feldsalat

Portuguese alface-da-terra

Similar Species in Valerianella

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Broad-fruited Cornsalad

Valerianella rimosa

Critically Endangered

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Hairy-fruited Cornsalad

Valerianella eriocarpa

Not Evaluated

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Narrowfruit cornsalad

Valerianella carinata

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lewiston cornsalad?

The scientific name of Lewiston cornsalad is Valerianella locusta. It belongs to the genus Valerianella.

What is the conservation status of Lewiston cornsalad?

Lewiston cornsalad (Valerianella locusta) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Lewiston cornsalad live?

Lewiston cornsalad is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Germany.

What family does Lewiston cornsalad belong to?

Lewiston cornsalad (Valerianella locusta) belongs to the genus Valerianella, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprifoliaceae.

What kingdom does Lewiston cornsalad belong to?

Lewiston cornsalad (Valerianella locusta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Lewiston cornsalad?

The closest relatives of Lewiston cornsalad in the genus Valerianella include Broad-fruited Cornsalad, Hairy-fruited Cornsalad, Narrowfruit cornsalad, European cornsalad.