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Blessed milkthistle

Silybum marianum

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About

The Blessed milkthistle (Silybum marianum) is a species in the genus Silybum. Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Eritrea, Libya, South Africa), Asia (8 countries), Europe (26 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (5 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Silybum

Species

Silybum marianum (Blessed milkthistle)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cardo-asnal

French chardon Marie

German Gewöhnliche Mariendistel

Portuguese Cardo leiteiro

Arabic shawk el-gamal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blessed milkthistle?

The scientific name of Blessed milkthistle is Silybum marianum. It belongs to the genus Silybum.

Where does Blessed milkthistle live?

Blessed milkthistle is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Eritrea, Libya, South Africa), Asia (8 countries), Europe (26 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China.

What family does Blessed milkthistle belong to?

Blessed milkthistle (Silybum marianum) belongs to the genus Silybum, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does Blessed milkthistle belong to?

Blessed milkthistle (Silybum marianum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).