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Blackthorn

Prunus spinosa

Least Concern

About

The Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) is a species in the genus Prunus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions, found across Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, and more.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).

🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)

Order

Rosales (バラ目)

Family

Rosaceae (Rose Family)

Genus

Prunus (Cherries & Plums)

Species

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Ciruelo Silvestre

French prunellier

German Schwarzdorn

Portuguese abrunheiro

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blackthorn?

The scientific name of Blackthorn is Prunus spinosa. It belongs to the genus Prunus.

What is the conservation status of Blackthorn?

Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blackthorn live?

Blackthorn is found in Widely distributed across Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Norway, Portugal.

What family does Blackthorn belong to?

Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) belongs to the genus Prunus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.

Is Blackthorn endangered?

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

What kingdom does Blackthorn belong to?

Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Blackthorn?

The closest relatives of Blackthorn in the genus Prunus include anzu, Choji-zakura, Kojo-no-mai, O-yamazakura, Bat Laurel.