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chardon épineux

Carduus acanthoides

Near Threatened

About

The Bastard Nodding Thistle (Carduus acanthoides) is a species in the genus Carduus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, among 8 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, among 8 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

French chardon épineux
German Wegdistel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of chardon épineux?
The scientific name of chardon épineux is Carduus acanthoides. It belongs to the genus Carduus.
What is the conservation status of chardon épineux?
chardon épineux (Carduus acanthoides) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does chardon épineux live?
chardon épineux is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France.
What family does chardon épineux belong to?
chardon épineux (Carduus acanthoides) belongs to the genus Carduus, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
What kingdom does chardon épineux belong to?
chardon épineux (Carduus acanthoides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of chardon épineux?
The closest relatives of chardon épineux in the genus Carduus include chardon à capitules grêles, chardon crépu, chardon penché, Italian plumeless thistle.

Native Range — 27 Countries

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