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Ciruelo Silvestre

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 (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Rosales (Roses & Allies)

Family

Rosaceae (Rose Family)

Genus

Prunus (Cherries & Plums)

Species

Prunus spinosa (Ciruelo Silvestre)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Ciruelo Silvestre

French prunellier

German Schwarzdorn

Portuguese abrunheiro

Similar Species in Prunus

Cerezo de Santa Lucía

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ciruelo Silvestre?

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

What is the conservation status of Ciruelo Silvestre?

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

Where does Ciruelo Silvestre live?

Ciruelo Silvestre 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 Ciruelo Silvestre belong to?

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

Is Ciruelo Silvestre endangered?

No, Ciruelo Silvestre (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 Ciruelo Silvestre belong to?

Ciruelo Silvestre (Prunus spinosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Ciruelo Silvestre?

The closest relatives of Ciruelo Silvestre in the genus Prunus include albaricoque, Arañón, Capulin, Cerezo, Cerezo de Santa Lucía.