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European mountain ash

Sorbus aucuparia

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇿 New Zealand

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Rosales (Roses & Allies)
Family
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Genus
Sorbus
Species
Sorbus aucuparia (European mountain ash)

Names in Other Languages

French sorbier des oiseleurs
German Vogelbeerbaum
Portuguese sorveira

Similar Species in Sorbus

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Cascade Mountain-Ash
Sorbus scopulina
Least Concern
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Siberian mountain-ash
Sorbus sambucifolia
Least Concern
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American Mountain Ash
Sorbus americana
Least Concern
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Hairy Rowan
Sorbus lanata
Least Concern
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Sargent's rowan
Sorbus sargentiana
Least Concern
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Pacific Mountain-Ash
Sorbus sitchensis
Least Concern
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Menai Strait Whitebeam
Sorbus arvonensis
Critically Endangered
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Mountain-ash
Sorbus alnifolia
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European mountain ash?
The scientific name of European mountain ash is Sorbus aucuparia. It belongs to the genus Sorbus.
What is the conservation status of European mountain ash?
European mountain ash (Sorbus aucuparia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does European mountain ash live?
European mountain ash is found in Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal.
What family does European mountain ash belong to?
European mountain ash (Sorbus aucuparia) belongs to the genus Sorbus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.
Is European mountain ash endangered?
No, European mountain ash (Sorbus aucuparia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does European mountain ash belong to?
European mountain ash (Sorbus aucuparia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of European mountain ash?
The closest relatives of European mountain ash in the genus Sorbus include Cascade Mountain-Ash, Siberian mountain-ash, American Mountain Ash, Hairy Rowan, Sargent's rowan.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Sorbus — 11 Species

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Cascade Mountain-Ash
Sorbus scopulina
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Siberian mountain-ash
Sorbus sambucifolia
LC 🐾
American Mountain Ash
Sorbus americana
LC 🐾
Hairy Rowan
Sorbus lanata
LC 🐾
Sargent's rowan
Sorbus sargentiana
LC 🐾
Pacific Mountain-Ash
Sorbus sitchensis
LC 🐾
Menai Strait Whitebeam
Sorbus arvonensis
CR 🐾
Mountain-ash
Sorbus alnifolia
LC 🐾
Vilmorin's rowan
Sorbus vilmorinii
LC 🐾
Dogberry
Sorbus decora
LC
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European mountain ash
Sorbus aucuparia
LC
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