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Cotton Thistle

Onopordum acanthium

Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia, India, Japan), Europe (22 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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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

Onopordum

Species

Onopordum acanthium (Cotton Thistle)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cardo-espinhoso-nobre

French onoporde acanthe

German Eselsdistel

Portuguese Acanto-bastardo

Similar Species in Onopordum

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Ash-coloured Scotch Thistle

Illyrian cottonthistle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cotton Thistle?

The scientific name of Cotton Thistle is Onopordum acanthium. It belongs to the genus Onopordum.

What is the conservation status of Cotton Thistle?

Cotton Thistle (Onopordum acanthium) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cotton Thistle live?

Cotton Thistle is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia, India, Japan), Europe (22 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark.

What family does Cotton Thistle belong to?

Cotton Thistle (Onopordum acanthium) belongs to the genus Onopordum, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

Is Cotton Thistle endangered?

Yes, Cotton Thistle (Onopordum acanthium) 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 Thistle belong to?

Cotton Thistle (Onopordum acanthium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Cotton Thistle?

The closest relatives of Cotton Thistle in the genus Onopordum include Ash-coloured Scotch Thistle, Bull cottonthistle, Illyrian cottonthistle, Reticulate Thistle.