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carline thistle

Carlina vulgaris

Near Threatened

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The Carline Thistle (Carlina vulgaris) is a species in the genus Carlina. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. 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.

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇾 Belarus 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Carlina

Species

Carlina vulgaris (carline thistle)

Names in Other Languages

French carline vulgaire

German Gemeine Golddistel

Similar Species in Carlina

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stemless carline thistle

Carlina acaulis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of carline thistle?

The scientific name of carline thistle is Carlina vulgaris. It belongs to the genus Carlina.

What is the conservation status of carline thistle?

carline thistle (Carlina vulgaris) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does carline thistle live?

carline thistle is found in Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belarus, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does carline thistle belong to?

carline thistle (Carlina vulgaris) belongs to the genus Carlina, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does carline thistle belong to?

carline thistle (Carlina vulgaris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of carline thistle?

The closest relatives of carline thistle in the genus Carlina include stemless carline thistle.