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Acker-Gänsedistel

Sonchus arvensis

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including flooded grasslands and savannas, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic and Oceanian realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Mozambique), Asia (7 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, Guatemala, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Chile).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Asternartige)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Sonchus

Species

Sonchus arvensis (Acker-Gänsedistel)

Names in Other Languages

French Laiteron des champs

German Acker-Gänsedistel

Russian Осот полевой

Hindi Pili dudhi

Similar Species in Sonchus

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Gefiederte Gänsedistel

Strauchartige Gänsedistel

Araratian Sow-thistle

Sonchus araraticus

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Acker-Gänsedistel?

The scientific name of Acker-Gänsedistel is Sonchus arvensis. It belongs to the genus Sonchus.

What is the conservation status of Acker-Gänsedistel?

Acker-Gänsedistel (Sonchus arvensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Acker-Gänsedistel live?

Acker-Gänsedistel is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Mozambique), Asia (7 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, Guatemala, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, Egypt, Fiji, Guatemala.

What family does Acker-Gänsedistel belong to?

Acker-Gänsedistel (Sonchus arvensis) belongs to the genus Sonchus, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

Is Acker-Gänsedistel endangered?

No, Acker-Gänsedistel (Sonchus arvensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Acker-Gänsedistel belong to?

Acker-Gänsedistel (Sonchus arvensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Acker-Gänsedistel?

The closest relatives of Acker-Gänsedistel in the genus Sonchus include Gefiederte Gänsedistel, Kohl-Gänsedistel, Raue Gänsedistel, Strauchartige Gänsedistel, Sumpf-Gänsedistel.