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Black Thistle

Cirsium vulgare

Least Concern

About

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.

Habitat & Distribution

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).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Cirsium

Species

Cirsium vulgare (Black Thistle)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cardo

French cirse commun

German Lanzettblättrige Kratzdistel

Portuguese cardo

Similar Species in Cirsium

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Thistle?

The scientific name of Black Thistle is Cirsium vulgare. It belongs to the genus Cirsium.

What is the conservation status of Black Thistle?

Black Thistle (Cirsium vulgare) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black Thistle live?

Black Thistle is found in 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).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica.

What family does Black Thistle belong to?

Black Thistle (Cirsium vulgare) belongs to the genus Cirsium, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

Is Black Thistle endangered?

No, Black Thistle (Cirsium vulgare) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Black Thistle belong to?

Black Thistle (Cirsium vulgare) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Black Thistle?

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