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Devil weed

Sargassum horneri

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Mexico, Taiwan, and United States.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States 🇲🇽 Mexico

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Chromista (Kromista)
Phylum
Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class
Phaeophyceae (Kahverengi algler)
Order
Fucales (Fucales)
Family
Sargassaceae
Genus
Sargassum
Species
Sargassum horneri (Devil weed)

Similar Species in Sargassum

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Albemarle Sargassum
Sargassum albemarlense
Data Deficient
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String Sargassum
Sargassum setifolium
Endangered
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Galapagos Sargassum
Sargassum galapagense
Data Deficient
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Templeton's Sargassum
Sargassum templetonii
Data Deficient
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japweed
Sargassum muticum
Not Evaluated
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Sargasso Weed
Sargassum natans
Not Evaluated
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Sargassum Seaweed
Sargassum fluitans
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Devil weed?
The scientific name of Devil weed is Sargassum horneri. It belongs to the genus Sargassum.
Where does Devil weed live?
Devil weed is found in Distributed across Mexico, Taiwan, and United States.. Countries include Mexico, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Devil weed belong to?
Devil weed (Sargassum horneri) belongs to the genus Sargassum, which is part of the taxonomic family Sargassaceae.
What kingdom does Devil weed belong to?
Devil weed (Sargassum horneri) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (Kromista).
What are the closest relatives of Devil weed?
The closest relatives of Devil weed in the genus Sargassum include Albemarle Sargassum, String Sargassum, Galapagos Sargassum, Templeton's Sargassum, japweed.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Sargassum — 8 Species

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Albemarle Sargassum
Sargassum albemarlense
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String Sargassum
Sargassum setifolium
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Galapagos Sargassum
Sargassum galapagense
DD 🐾
Templeton's Sargassum
Sargassum templetonii
DD 🐾
japweed
Sargassum muticum
NE 🐾
Sargasso Weed
Sargassum natans
NE
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Devil weed
Sargassum horneri
NE
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Sargassum Seaweed
Sargassum fluitans
NE
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