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cabbage thistle

Cirsium oleraceum

Near Threatened

About

The Cabbage thistle (Cirsium oleraceum) is a species in the genus Cirsium. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (9 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Cirsium

Species

Cirsium oleraceum (cabbage thistle)

Names in Other Languages

French cirse maraîcher

German Kohldistel

Similar Species in Cirsium

Cirsium heterophyllum

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cabbage thistle?

The scientific name of cabbage thistle is Cirsium oleraceum. It belongs to the genus Cirsium.

What is the conservation status of cabbage thistle?

cabbage thistle (Cirsium oleraceum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does cabbage thistle live?

cabbage thistle is found in Found across Europe (9 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom.

What family does cabbage thistle belong to?

cabbage thistle (Cirsium oleraceum) belongs to the genus Cirsium, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does cabbage thistle belong to?

cabbage thistle (Cirsium oleraceum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of cabbage thistle?

The closest relatives of cabbage thistle in the genus Cirsium include cardo, Boar Thistle, Brook Thistle, Centaury, Albov's Thistle.