cirse commun vs cirse des marais
Cirsium vulgare compared with Cirsium palustre
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | cirse commun | cirse des marais |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (plante) | Plantae (plante) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class same | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order same | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) |
| Family same | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) |
| Genus same | Cirsium | Cirsium |
| Species | Cirsium vulgare | Cirsium palustre |
Evolutionary Relationship
cirse commun and cirse des marais share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Cirsium.
Conservation Status
cirse commun
LC — Least Concerncirse des marais
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | cirse commun | cirse des marais |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
cirse commun
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (Israel, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (12 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (7 countries).
cirse des marais
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).
cirse commun
The Black Thistle (Cirsium vulgare) is a species in the genus Cirsium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic an, found across Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, and more.
cirse des marais
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 10 countries:
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