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Illyrian cottonthistle

Onopordum illyricum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (Austria, Denmark, Sweden), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇦🇹 Austria 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Asterales (อันดับทานตะวัน)
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
Genus
Onopordum
Species
Onopordum illyricum (Illyrian cottonthistle)

Names in Other Languages

German Illyrische Eselsdistel

Similar Species in Onopordum

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Reticulate Thistle
Onopordum nervosum
Not Evaluated
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Ash-coloured Scotch Thistle
Onopordum cinereum
Least Concern
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Bull cottonthistle
Onopordum tauricum
Not Evaluated
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Cotton Thistle
Onopordum acanthium
Endangered
View all species in Onopordum →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Illyrian cottonthistle?
The scientific name of Illyrian cottonthistle is Onopordum illyricum. It belongs to the genus Onopordum.
Where does Illyrian cottonthistle live?
Illyrian cottonthistle is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (Austria, Denmark, Sweden), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Denmark, Japan, Sweden, United States.
What family does Illyrian cottonthistle belong to?
Illyrian cottonthistle (Onopordum illyricum) belongs to the genus Onopordum, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
What kingdom does Illyrian cottonthistle belong to?
Illyrian cottonthistle (Onopordum illyricum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Illyrian cottonthistle?
The closest relatives of Illyrian cottonthistle in the genus Onopordum include Reticulate Thistle, Ash-coloured Scotch Thistle, Bull cottonthistle, Cotton Thistle.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Onopordum — 5 Species

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Illyrian cottonthistle
Onopordum illyricum
NE
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Reticulate Thistle
Onopordum nervosum
NE 🐾
Ash-coloured Scotch Thistle
Onopordum cinereum
LC 🐾
Bull cottonthistle
Onopordum tauricum
NE 🐾
Cotton Thistle
Onopordum acanthium
EN
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