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Wegdistel

Carduus acanthoides

Near Threatened

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The Bastard Nodding Thistle (Carduus acanthoides) is a species in the genus Carduus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, among 8 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, among 8 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Asternartige)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Carduus

Species

Carduus acanthoides (Wegdistel)

Names in Other Languages

French chardon épineux

German Wegdistel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wegdistel?

The scientific name of Wegdistel is Carduus acanthoides. It belongs to the genus Carduus.

What is the conservation status of Wegdistel?

Wegdistel (Carduus acanthoides) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Wegdistel live?

Wegdistel is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France.

What family does Wegdistel belong to?

Wegdistel (Carduus acanthoides) belongs to the genus Carduus, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does Wegdistel belong to?

Wegdistel (Carduus acanthoides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Wegdistel?

The closest relatives of Wegdistel in the genus Carduus include Dünnköpfige Distel, knaulköpfige Distel, Krause Distel, Nickende Distel.