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Krause Distel

Carduus crispus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, North Korea), Europe (7 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States 🇰🇵 North Korea

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French chardon crépu
German Krause Distel

Similar Species in Carduus

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Dünnköpfige Distel
Carduus tenuiflorus
Near Threatened
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knaulköpfige Distel
Carduus pycnocephalus
Not Evaluated
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Nickende Distel
Carduus nutans
Near Threatened
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Wegdistel
Carduus acanthoides
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Krause Distel?
The scientific name of Krause Distel is Carduus crispus. It belongs to the genus Carduus.
What is the conservation status of Krause Distel?
Krause Distel (Carduus crispus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Krause Distel live?
Krause Distel is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, North Korea), Europe (7 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Japan, North Korea, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Krause Distel belong to?
Krause Distel (Carduus crispus) belongs to the genus Carduus, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
Is Krause Distel endangered?
No, Krause Distel (Carduus crispus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Krause Distel belong to?
Krause Distel (Carduus crispus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Krause Distel?
The closest relatives of Krause Distel in the genus Carduus include Dünnköpfige Distel, knaulköpfige Distel, Nickende Distel, Wegdistel.

Native Range — 11 Countries

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Genus Carduus — 5 Species

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Dünnköpfige Distel
Carduus tenuiflorus
NT 🐾
knaulköpfige Distel
Carduus pycnocephalus
NE
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Krause Distel
Carduus crispus
LC
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Nickende Distel
Carduus nutans
NT 🐾
Wegdistel
Carduus acanthoides
NT
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