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cardo

Carduus pycnocephalus

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (10 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Carduus

Species

Carduus pycnocephalus (cardo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cardo

German knaulköpfige Distel

Portuguese cardo

Arabic lisan el-kalb

Similar Species in Carduus

Bastard Nodding Thistle

Carduus acanthoides

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cardo?

The scientific name of cardo is Carduus pycnocephalus. It belongs to the genus Carduus.

Where does cardo live?

cardo is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (10 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Denmark, France, Ireland, Japan.

What family does cardo belong to?

cardo (Carduus pycnocephalus) belongs to the genus Carduus, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does cardo belong to?

cardo (Carduus pycnocephalus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of cardo?

The closest relatives of cardo in the genus Carduus include cardo, Bastard Nodding Thistle, Bastard Scotch Thistle, Curled Thistle.