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Blessed thistle

Centaurea benedicta

Not Evaluated

About

The Blessed thistle (Centaurea benedicta) is a species in the genus Centaurea. 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.

Widely distributed across Africa (Morocco), Asia (Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Ecuador).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇯🇵 Japan 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇲🇦 Morocco 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Centaurea

Species

Centaurea benedicta (Blessed thistle)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cardo-bendito

French chardon bénit

German Benediktenkraut

Portuguese cardo-bento

Similar Species in Centaurea

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Akamas Centaury

Centaurea akamantis

Critically Endangered

Centaurea macrocephala

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Centaurea daralagoezica

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blessed thistle?

The scientific name of Blessed thistle is Centaurea benedicta. It belongs to the genus Centaurea.

Where does Blessed thistle live?

Blessed thistle is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Morocco), Asia (Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Ecuador).. Countries include Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Japan, Kyrgyzstan.

What family does Blessed thistle belong to?

Blessed thistle (Centaurea benedicta) belongs to the genus Centaurea, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does Blessed thistle belong to?

Blessed thistle (Centaurea benedicta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Blessed thistle?

The closest relatives of Blessed thistle in the genus Centaurea include Akamas Centaury, Alpine Knapweed, Bighead knapweed, Black Knapweed, Brown Knapweed.