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Dodak

Sonchus asper

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (14 countries), Asia (11 countries), Europe (13 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Fiji, Micronesia), and South America (7 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (पादप)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (मैग्नोलियोप्सीडा)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Sonchus

Species

Sonchus asper (Dodak)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Keung-bang-ga-ji-tong

French Lastron

German Raue Gänsedistel

Portuguese Serralha-espinhosa

Russian Осот шероховатый

Arabic umm al laban

Hindi Dodak

Turkish Sütleğen

Similar Species in Sonchus

Sosnovskyi's Sow-thistle

Wing-leaved Sow-thistle

Sonchus pinnatus

Least Concern

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Araratian Sow-thistle

Sonchus araraticus

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dodak?

The scientific name of Dodak is Sonchus asper. It belongs to the genus Sonchus.

What is the conservation status of Dodak?

Dodak (Sonchus asper) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Dodak live?

Dodak is found in Widely distributed across Africa (14 countries), Asia (11 countries), Europe (13 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Fiji, Micronesia), and South America (7 countries).. Countries include Angola, Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Botswana, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Cameroon.

What family does Dodak belong to?

Dodak (Sonchus asper) belongs to the genus Sonchus, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

Is Dodak endangered?

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

What kingdom does Dodak belong to?

Dodak (Sonchus asper) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).

What are the closest relatives of Dodak?

The closest relatives of Dodak in the genus Sonchus include Dudhi, Pili dudhi, Clammy Sowthistle, Shrubby Sow-thistle, Wing-leaved Sow-thistle.