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cardo

Carduus tenuiflorus

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇱 Chile 🇵🇱 Poland 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil

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

Carduus

Species

Carduus tenuiflorus (cardo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cardo

French chardon à capitules grêles

German Dünnköpfige Distel

Portuguese cardo

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cardo

Carduus pycnocephalus

Not Evaluated

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Bastard Nodding Thistle

Carduus acanthoides

Near Threatened

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Bastard Scotch Thistle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cardo?

The scientific name of cardo is Carduus tenuiflorus. It belongs to the genus Carduus.

What is the conservation status of cardo?

cardo (Carduus tenuiflorus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does cardo live?

cardo is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Japan, Norway, Poland.

What family does cardo belong to?

cardo (Carduus tenuiflorus) belongs to the genus Carduus, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does cardo belong to?

cardo (Carduus tenuiflorus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of cardo?

The closest relatives of cardo in the genus Carduus include cardo, Bastard Nodding Thistle, Bastard Scotch Thistle, Curled Thistle.