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Spotted Thistle

Scolymus maculatus

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Libya), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇱🇾 Libya 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Names in Other Languages

French Scolyme taché
Arabic سْكوليمُس مُبَقَّع
Turkish Benekli Altındiken

Similar Species in Scolymus

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Golden Thistle
Scolymus hispanicus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spotted Thistle?
The scientific name of Spotted Thistle is Scolymus maculatus. It belongs to the genus Scolymus.
Where does Spotted Thistle live?
Spotted Thistle is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Libya), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, France, Libya, Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Spotted Thistle belong to?
Spotted Thistle (Scolymus maculatus) belongs to the genus Scolymus, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
What kingdom does Spotted Thistle belong to?
Spotted Thistle (Scolymus maculatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Spotted Thistle?
The closest relatives of Spotted Thistle in the genus Scolymus include Golden Thistle.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Scolymus — 2 Species

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Golden Thistle
Scolymus hispanicus
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Spotted Thistle
Scolymus maculatus
NE
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