Globe Thistle
Echinops exaltatus
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<speciesfyi-species slug="globe-thistle"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found across Europe (13 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Afrosoricida
(Afrosoricida)
Family
Tenrecidae
Genus
Echinops
Species
Echinops exaltatus
(Globe Thistle)
Names in Other Languages
French
Oursin de Hongrie
German
Drüsenlose Kugeldistel
Similar Species in Echinops
Blue Globe Thistle
Echinops bannaticus
Not Evaluated
Common Globe-Thistle
Echinops sphaerocephalus
Not Evaluated
Globe Thistle
Echinops ritro
Not Evaluated
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lesser hedgehog tenrec
Echinops telfairi
Least Concern
Polyphyllous Globe Thistle
Echinops foliosus
Vulnerable
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Sintensis' Globe Thistle
Echinops sintenisii
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Globe Thistle?
The scientific name of Globe Thistle is Echinops exaltatus. It belongs to the genus Echinops.
Where does Globe Thistle live?
Globe Thistle is found in Found across Europe (13 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Netherlands.
What family does Globe Thistle belong to?
Globe Thistle (Echinops exaltatus) belongs to the genus Echinops, which is part of the taxonomic family Tenrecidae.
What kingdom does Globe Thistle belong to?
Globe Thistle (Echinops exaltatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Globe Thistle?
The closest relatives of Globe Thistle in the genus Echinops include Blue Globe Thistle, Common Globe-Thistle, Globe Thistle, lesser hedgehog tenrec, Polyphyllous Globe Thistle.
Genus Echinops — 7 Species
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NE
LC
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EN
Blue Globe Thistle
Echinops bannaticus
Common Globe-Thistle
Echinops sphaerocephalus
Globe Thistle
Echinops ritro
🐾
NE
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Globe Thistle
Echinops exaltatus
lesser hedgehog tenrec
Echinops telfairi
Polyphyllous Globe Thistle
Echinops foliosus
Sintensis' Globe Thistle
Echinops sintenisii
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