Globe Thistle

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Denmark, Estonia, Russia, and United States.

🇷🇺 Russia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇪 Estonia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (动物界)

Phylum

Chordata (脊索动物门)

Class

Mammalia (哺乳動物)

Order

Afrosoricida (非洲蝟目)

Family

Tenrecidae

Genus

Echinops

Species

Echinops ritro (Globe Thistle)

Names in Other Languages

German Blaue Kugeldistel

Similar Species in Echinops

Blue Globe Thistle

Echinops bannaticus

Not Evaluated

Globe Thistle

Echinops exaltatus

Not Evaluated

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lesser hedgehog tenrec

Echinops telfairi

Least Concern

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Sintensis' Globe Thistle

Echinops sintenisii

Endangered

Common Globe-Thistle

Echinops sphaerocephalus

Not Evaluated

Polyphyllous Globe Thistle

Echinops foliosus

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Globe Thistle?

The scientific name of Globe Thistle is Echinops ritro. It belongs to the genus Echinops.

Where does Globe Thistle live?

Globe Thistle is found in Distributed across Denmark, Estonia, Russia, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Estonia, Russia, United States.

What family does Globe Thistle belong to?

Globe Thistle (Echinops ritro) belongs to the genus Echinops, which is part of the taxonomic family Tenrecidae.

What kingdom does Globe Thistle belong to?

Globe Thistle (Echinops ritro) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of Globe Thistle?

The closest relatives of Globe Thistle in the genus Echinops include Blue Globe Thistle, Globe Thistle, lesser hedgehog tenrec, Sintensis' Globe Thistle, Common Globe-Thistle.