Ackerdistel vs Bach-Kratzdistel
Cirsium arvense compared with Cirsium rivulare
Key Differences
- Ackerdistel is Least Concern while Bach-Kratzdistel is Extinct.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Ackerdistel | Bach-Kratzdistel |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (Pflanzen) | Plantae (Pflanzen) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class same | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order same | Asterales (Asternartige) | Asterales (Asternartige) |
| Family same | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) |
| Genus same | Cirsium | Cirsium |
| Species | Cirsium arvense | Cirsium rivulare |
Evolutionary Relationship
Ackerdistel and Bach-Kratzdistel share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Cirsium.
Conservation Status
Ackerdistel
LC — Least ConcernBach-Kratzdistel
EX — ExtinctPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Ackerdistel | Bach-Kratzdistel |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Ackerdistel
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 8 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (5 countries), Europe (14 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile).
Bach-Kratzdistel
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (7 countries).
Ackerdistel
The Boar Thistle (Cirsium arvense) is a species in the genus Cirsium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile.
Bach-Kratzdistel
The Brook Thistle (Cirsium rivulare) is a species in the genus Cirsium. It is currently classified as Extinct on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 7 countries:
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