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Cotton Burdock

Arctium tomentosum

Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 8 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan), Europe (10 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇴 Romania 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Arctium

Species

Arctium tomentosum (Cotton Burdock)

Names in Other Languages

French bardane tomenteuse

German Filzige Klette

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cotton Burdock?

The scientific name of Cotton Burdock is Arctium tomentosum. It belongs to the genus Arctium.

What is the conservation status of Cotton Burdock?

Cotton Burdock (Arctium tomentosum) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cotton Burdock live?

Cotton Burdock is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan), Europe (10 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Kyrgyzstan, Norway, Romania, Russia.

What family does Cotton Burdock belong to?

Cotton Burdock (Arctium tomentosum) belongs to the genus Arctium, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

Is Cotton Burdock endangered?

Yes, Cotton Burdock (Arctium tomentosum) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Cotton Burdock belong to?

Cotton Burdock (Arctium tomentosum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Cotton Burdock?

The closest relatives of Cotton Burdock in the genus Arctium include Beggar'S Button, Beggar'S-Buttons, wood burdock.