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marsh thistle

Cirsium palustre

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
Genus
Cirsium
Species
Cirsium palustre (marsh thistle)

Names in Other Languages

French cirse des marais
German Sumpfkratzdistel

Similar Species in Cirsium

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Devedikeni
Cirsium eliasianum
Critically Endangered
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Brook Thistle
Cirsium rivulare
Extinct
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cabbage thistle
Cirsium oleraceum
Near Threatened
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Boar Thistle
Cirsium arvense
Least Concern
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Albov's Thistle
Cirsium albowianum
Endangered
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Japanese thistle
Cirsium japonicum
Not Evaluated
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Melancholy Thistle
Cirsium heterophyllum
Least Concern
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Black Thistle
Cirsium vulgare
Least Concern
View all species in Cirsium →

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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of marsh thistle?
The scientific name of marsh thistle is Cirsium palustre. It belongs to the genus Cirsium.
What is the conservation status of marsh thistle?
marsh thistle (Cirsium palustre) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does marsh thistle live?
marsh thistle is found in Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.
What family does marsh thistle belong to?
marsh thistle (Cirsium palustre) belongs to the genus Cirsium, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
Is marsh thistle endangered?
No, marsh thistle (Cirsium palustre) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does marsh thistle belong to?
marsh thistle (Cirsium palustre) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of marsh thistle?
The closest relatives of marsh thistle in the genus Cirsium include Devedikeni, Boar Thistle, Brook Thistle, cabbage thistle, Albov's Thistle.

Native Range — 11 Countries

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Genus Cirsium — 20 Species

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Devedikeni
Cirsium eliasianum
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Boar Thistle
Cirsium arvense
LC 🐾
Brook Thistle
Cirsium rivulare
EX 🐾
cabbage thistle
Cirsium oleraceum
NT 🐾
Albov's Thistle
Cirsium albowianum
EN 🐾
Japanese thistle
Cirsium japonicum
NE
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marsh thistle
Cirsium palustre
LC
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Melancholy Thistle
Cirsium heterophyllum
LC 🐾
meadow thistle
Cirsium dissectum
CR 🐾
melancholy thistle
Cirsium helenioides
NE 🐾
Queen anne's thistle
Cirsium canum
NE 🐾
dwarf thistle
Cirsium acaule
NT 🐾
Whitish Thistle
Cirsium dealbatum
LC 🐾
Sacramento Mountain Thistle
Cirsium vinaceum
EN 🐾
Oblong-leaved Thistle
Cirsium oblongifolium
VU 🐾
Drummond's thistle
Cirsium drummondii
NE 🐾
Tuberous Thistle
Cirsium tuberosum
NE 🐾
elk thistle
Cirsium foliosum
NE 🐾
Yellow Thistle
Cirsium erisithales
NE 🐾
Dunce-Nettle
Cirsium muticum
NE
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