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Marsh Sow-thistle

Sonchus palustris

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (North Korea), Europe (5 countries), and North America (Canada). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇦 Canada 🇰🇵 North Korea

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Asterales (อันดับทานตะวัน)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Sonchus

Species

Sonchus palustris (Marsh Sow-thistle)

Names in Other Languages

French Laiteron des marais

German Sumpf-Gänsedistel

Russian Осот болотный

Similar Species in Sonchus

Sosnovskyi's Sow-thistle

Sonchus sosnowskyi

Data Deficient

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Araratian Sow-thistle

Sonchus araraticus

Critically Endangered

Wing-leaved Sow-thistle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Marsh Sow-thistle?

The scientific name of Marsh Sow-thistle is Sonchus palustris. It belongs to the genus Sonchus.

What is the conservation status of Marsh Sow-thistle?

Marsh Sow-thistle (Sonchus palustris) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Marsh Sow-thistle live?

Marsh Sow-thistle is found in Widely distributed across Asia (North Korea), Europe (5 countries), and North America (Canada). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, North Korea, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden.

What family does Marsh Sow-thistle belong to?

Marsh Sow-thistle (Sonchus palustris) belongs to the genus Sonchus, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does Marsh Sow-thistle belong to?

Marsh Sow-thistle (Sonchus palustris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Marsh Sow-thistle?

The closest relatives of Marsh Sow-thistle in the genus Sonchus include Clammy Sowthistle, Common sowthistle, Sosnovskyi's Sow-thistle, Araratian Sow-thistle, Shrubby Sow-thistle.