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Yellow Star-thistle

Centaurea solstitialis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Botswana, Egypt, South Africa), Asia (Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan), Europe (24 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Centaurea

Species

Centaurea solstitialis (Yellow Star-thistle)

Names in Other Languages

French centaurée du solstice

German Sonnenwend-Flockenblume

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Akamas Centaury

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Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow Star-thistle?

The scientific name of Yellow Star-thistle is Centaurea solstitialis. It belongs to the genus Centaurea.

Where does Yellow Star-thistle live?

Yellow Star-thistle is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Botswana, Egypt, South Africa), Asia (Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan), Europe (24 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile.

What family does Yellow Star-thistle belong to?

Yellow Star-thistle (Centaurea solstitialis) belongs to the genus Centaurea, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does Yellow Star-thistle belong to?

Yellow Star-thistle (Centaurea solstitialis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Yellow Star-thistle?

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