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Boar Thistle

Cirsium arvense

Least Concern

About

The Boar Thistle (Cirsium arvense) is a species in the genus Cirsium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 8 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (5 countries), Europe (14 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile).

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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 arvense (Boar Thistle)

Names in Other Languages

French cirse des champs

German Ackerdistel

Similar Species in Cirsium

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Boar Thistle?

The scientific name of Boar Thistle is Cirsium arvense. It belongs to the genus Cirsium.

What is the conservation status of Boar Thistle?

Boar Thistle (Cirsium arvense) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Boar Thistle live?

Boar Thistle is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (5 countries), Europe (14 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland.

What family does Boar Thistle belong to?

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

Is Boar Thistle endangered?

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

What kingdom does Boar Thistle belong to?

Boar Thistle (Cirsium arvense) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Boar Thistle?

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