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Prickly Russian Thistle

Salsola tragus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Lesotho, South Africa), Europe (8 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇱🇸 Lesotho 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Names in Other Languages

French soude épineuse
German Kali-Salzkraut

Similar Species in Salsola

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Common Saltwort
Salsola kali
Least Concern
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Slender Russian-Thistle
Salsola collina
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Prickly Russian Thistle?
The scientific name of Prickly Russian Thistle is Salsola tragus. It belongs to the genus Salsola.
Where does Prickly Russian Thistle live?
Prickly Russian Thistle is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Lesotho, South Africa), Europe (8 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Lesotho, Lithuania, Norway, Russia, South Africa.
What family does Prickly Russian Thistle belong to?
Prickly Russian Thistle (Salsola tragus) belongs to the genus Salsola, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.
What kingdom does Prickly Russian Thistle belong to?
Prickly Russian Thistle (Salsola tragus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Prickly Russian Thistle?
The closest relatives of Prickly Russian Thistle in the genus Salsola include Common Saltwort, Slender Russian-Thistle.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Salsola — 3 Species

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Common Saltwort
Salsola kali
LC
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Prickly Russian Thistle
Salsola tragus
NE
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Slender Russian-Thistle
Salsola collina
NE
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