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field hornwort

Anthoceros agrestis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (thực vật)
Phylum
Anthocerotophyta
Class
Anthocerotopsida (Anthocerotopsida)
Order
Anthocerotales (Anthocerotales)
Family
Anthocerotaceae
Genus
Anthoceros
Species
Anthoceros agrestis (field hornwort)

Names in Other Languages

French anthocérote des champs
German Acker-Hornmoos

Similar Species in Anthoceros

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Dotted Hornwort
Anthoceros punctatus
Vulnerable
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Nees’ Hornwort
Anthoceros neesii
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of field hornwort?
The scientific name of field hornwort is Anthoceros agrestis. It belongs to the genus Anthoceros.
What is the conservation status of field hornwort?
field hornwort (Anthoceros agrestis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does field hornwort live?
field hornwort is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does field hornwort belong to?
field hornwort (Anthoceros agrestis) belongs to the genus Anthoceros, which is part of the taxonomic family Anthocerotaceae.
Is field hornwort endangered?
No, field hornwort (Anthoceros agrestis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does field hornwort belong to?
field hornwort (Anthoceros agrestis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (thực vật).
What are the closest relatives of field hornwort?
The closest relatives of field hornwort in the genus Anthoceros include Dotted Hornwort, Nees’ Hornwort.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Anthoceros — 3 Species

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Dotted Hornwort
Anthoceros punctatus
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Nees’ Hornwort
Anthoceros neesii
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field hornwort
Anthoceros agrestis
LC
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