Ackerdistel vs Kohldistel
Cirsium arvense compared with Cirsium oleraceum
Key Differences
- Ackerdistel is Least Concern while Kohldistel is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Ackerdistel | Kohldistel |
|---|---|---|
| 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 oleraceum |
Evolutionary Relationship
Ackerdistel and Kohldistel share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Cirsium.
Conservation Status
Ackerdistel
LC — Least ConcernKohldistel
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Ackerdistel | Kohldistel |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Kohldistel
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (9 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
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.
Kohldistel
The Cabbage thistle (Cirsium oleraceum) is a species in the genus Cirsium. It is currently classified as Near Threatened 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 8 countries:
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