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Shepherd's-needle

Scandix pecten-veneris

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia, Japan), Europe (18 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Apiales (อันดับผักชี)

Species

Scandix pecten-veneris (Shepherd's-needle)

Names in Other Languages

French peine de vénus

German Venuskamm

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Shepherd's-needle?

The scientific name of Shepherd's-needle is Scandix pecten-veneris. It belongs to the genus Scandix.

What is the conservation status of Shepherd's-needle?

Shepherd's-needle (Scandix pecten-veneris) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Shepherd's-needle live?

Shepherd's-needle is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia, Japan), Europe (18 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France.

What family does Shepherd's-needle belong to?

Shepherd's-needle (Scandix pecten-veneris) belongs to the genus Scandix, which is part of the taxonomic family Apiaceae.

Is Shepherd's-needle endangered?

Yes, Shepherd's-needle (Scandix pecten-veneris) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Shepherd's-needle belong to?

Shepherd's-needle (Scandix pecten-veneris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).