Black Thistle vs Melancholy Thistle
Cirsium vulgare compared with Cirsium heterophyllum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Thistle | Melancholy Thistle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (植物) | Plantae (植物) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (被子植物門) | Magnoliophyta (被子植物門) |
| Class same | Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱) | Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱) |
| Order same | Asterales (キク目) | Asterales (キク目) |
| Family same | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) |
| Genus same | Cirsium | Cirsium |
| Species | Cirsium vulgare | Cirsium heterophyllum |
Evolutionary Relationship
Black Thistle and Melancholy Thistle share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Cirsium.
Conservation Status
Black Thistle
LC — Least ConcernMelancholy Thistle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Thistle | Melancholy Thistle |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black Thistle
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).
Melancholy Thistle
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (6 countries).
Black Thistle
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.
Melancholy Thistle
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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