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Melancholy Thistle

Cirsium heterophyllum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (6 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
Genus
Cirsium
Species
Cirsium heterophyllum (Melancholy Thistle)

Names in Other Languages

German Verschiedenblättrige Kratzdistel

Similar Species in Cirsium

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cardo
Cirsium vulgare
Least Concern
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Brook Thistle
Cirsium rivulare
Extinct
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marsh thistle
Cirsium palustre
Least Concern
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Centaury
Cirsium eliasianum
Critically Endangered
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Albov's Thistle
Cirsium albowianum
Endangered
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Japanese thistle
Cirsium japonicum
Not Evaluated
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cabbage thistle
Cirsium oleraceum
Near Threatened
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Boar Thistle
Cirsium arvense
Least Concern
View all species in Cirsium →

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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Melancholy Thistle?
The scientific name of Melancholy Thistle is Cirsium heterophyllum. It belongs to the genus Cirsium.
What is the conservation status of Melancholy Thistle?
Melancholy Thistle (Cirsium heterophyllum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Melancholy Thistle live?
Melancholy Thistle is found in Found across Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Melancholy Thistle belong to?
Melancholy Thistle (Cirsium heterophyllum) belongs to the genus Cirsium, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
Is Melancholy Thistle endangered?
No, Melancholy Thistle (Cirsium heterophyllum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Melancholy Thistle belong to?
Melancholy Thistle (Cirsium heterophyllum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of Melancholy Thistle?
The closest relatives of Melancholy Thistle in the genus Cirsium include cardo, Boar Thistle, Brook Thistle, cabbage thistle, Centaury.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Cirsium — 20 Species

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cardo
Cirsium vulgare
LC 🐾
Boar Thistle
Cirsium arvense
LC 🐾
Brook Thistle
Cirsium rivulare
EX 🐾
cabbage thistle
Cirsium oleraceum
NT 🐾
Centaury
Cirsium eliasianum
CR 🐾
Albov's Thistle
Cirsium albowianum
EN 🐾
Japanese thistle
Cirsium japonicum
NE 🐾
marsh thistle
Cirsium palustre
LC
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Melancholy Thistle
Cirsium heterophyllum
LC
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meadow thistle
Cirsium dissectum
CR 🐾
melancholy thistle
Cirsium helenioides
NE 🐾
Queen anne's thistle
Cirsium canum
NE 🐾
dwarf thistle
Cirsium acaule
NT 🐾
Whitish Thistle
Cirsium dealbatum
LC 🐾
Sacramento Mountain Thistle
Cirsium vinaceum
EN 🐾
Oblong-leaved Thistle
Cirsium oblongifolium
VU 🐾
Drummond's thistle
Cirsium drummondii
NE 🐾
Tuberous Thistle
Cirsium tuberosum
NE 🐾
elk thistle
Cirsium foliosum
NE 🐾
Yellow Thistle
Cirsium erisithales
NE
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