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Field sowthistle

Sonchus arvensis

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including flooded grasslands and savannas, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic and Oceanian realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Mozambique), Asia (7 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, Guatemala, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), 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

Sonchus

Species

Sonchus arvensis (Field sowthistle)

Names in Other Languages

French Laiteron des champs

German Acker-Gänsedistel

Russian Осот полевой

Hindi Pili dudhi

Similar Species in Sonchus

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Araratian Sow-thistle

Sonchus araraticus

Critically Endangered

Sosnovskyi's Sow-thistle

Wing-leaved Sow-thistle

Sonchus pinnatus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Field sowthistle?

The scientific name of Field sowthistle is Sonchus arvensis. It belongs to the genus Sonchus.

What is the conservation status of Field sowthistle?

Field sowthistle (Sonchus arvensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Field sowthistle live?

Field sowthistle is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Mozambique), Asia (7 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, Guatemala, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, Egypt, Fiji, Guatemala.

What family does Field sowthistle belong to?

Field sowthistle (Sonchus arvensis) belongs to the genus Sonchus, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

Is Field sowthistle endangered?

No, Field sowthistle (Sonchus arvensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Field sowthistle belong to?

Field sowthistle (Sonchus arvensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Field sowthistle?

The closest relatives of Field sowthistle in the genus Sonchus include Araratian Sow-thistle, Clammy Sowthistle, Common sowthistle, Marsh Sow-thistle, Shrubby Sow-thistle.