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star-thistle

Centaurea calcitrapa

Extinct

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (18 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).

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Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Centaurea

Species

Centaurea calcitrapa (star-thistle)

Names in Other Languages

French centaurée chausse-trape

German Fussangelflockenblume

Arabic morrar

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Akamas Centaury

Centaurea akamantis

Critically Endangered

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Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of star-thistle?

The scientific name of star-thistle is Centaurea calcitrapa. It belongs to the genus Centaurea.

What is the conservation status of star-thistle?

star-thistle (Centaurea calcitrapa) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

Where does star-thistle live?

star-thistle is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (18 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark.

What family does star-thistle belong to?

star-thistle (Centaurea calcitrapa) belongs to the genus Centaurea, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does star-thistle belong to?

star-thistle (Centaurea calcitrapa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of star-thistle?

The closest relatives of star-thistle in the genus Centaurea include Akamas Centaury, Alpine Knapweed, Bighead knapweed, Black Knapweed, Blessed thistle.