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Schwarzdorn

Prunus spinosa

Least Concern

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The Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) is a species in the genus Prunus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions, found across Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, and more.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Rosales (Rosenartige)

Family

Rosaceae (Rose Family)

Genus

Prunus (Cherries & Plums)

Species

Prunus spinosa (Schwarzdorn)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Ciruelo Silvestre

French prunellier

German Schwarzdorn

Portuguese abrunheiro

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Schwarzdorn?

The scientific name of Schwarzdorn is Prunus spinosa. It belongs to the genus Prunus.

What is the conservation status of Schwarzdorn?

Schwarzdorn (Prunus spinosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Schwarzdorn live?

Schwarzdorn is found in Widely distributed across Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Norway, Portugal.

What family does Schwarzdorn belong to?

Schwarzdorn (Prunus spinosa) belongs to the genus Prunus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.

Is Schwarzdorn endangered?

No, Schwarzdorn (Prunus spinosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Schwarzdorn belong to?

Schwarzdorn (Prunus spinosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Schwarzdorn?

The closest relatives of Schwarzdorn in the genus Prunus include Amerikanische Pflaume, Aprikose, Berg-Kirsche, Blut-Kirschpflaume, Briançon-Aprikose.