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Lanzettblättrige Kratzdistel

Cirsium vulgare

Least Concern
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The Black Thistle (Cirsium vulgare) is a species in the genus Cirsium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic an, found across Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, and more.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (Israel, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (12 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (7 countries).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cardo
French cirse commun
German Lanzettblättrige Kratzdistel
Portuguese cardo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lanzettblättrige Kratzdistel?
The scientific name of Lanzettblättrige Kratzdistel is Cirsium vulgare. It belongs to the genus Cirsium.
What is the conservation status of Lanzettblättrige Kratzdistel?
Lanzettblättrige Kratzdistel (Cirsium vulgare) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lanzettblättrige Kratzdistel live?
Lanzettblättrige Kratzdistel is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (Israel, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (12 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (7 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica.
What family does Lanzettblättrige Kratzdistel belong to?
Lanzettblättrige Kratzdistel (Cirsium vulgare) belongs to the genus Cirsium, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
Is Lanzettblättrige Kratzdistel endangered?
No, Lanzettblättrige Kratzdistel (Cirsium vulgare) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Lanzettblättrige Kratzdistel belong to?
Lanzettblättrige Kratzdistel (Cirsium vulgare) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Lanzettblättrige Kratzdistel?
The closest relatives of Lanzettblättrige Kratzdistel in the genus Cirsium include Ackerdistel, Bach-Kratzdistel, Englische Kratzdistel, Graue Kratzdistel, jananische Kratzdistel.

Native Range — 37 Countries

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