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Jeruselem thorn

Paliurus spina-christi

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class
Magnoliopsida (木兰纲)
Order
Rosales (蔷薇目)
Family
Rhamnaceae
Genus
Paliurus
Species
Paliurus spina-christi (Jeruselem thorn)

Names in Other Languages

French Paliure

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Jeruselem thorn?
The scientific name of Jeruselem thorn is Paliurus spina-christi. It belongs to the genus Paliurus.
Where does Jeruselem thorn live?
Jeruselem thorn is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Cyprus, France, Hungary, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Jeruselem thorn belong to?
Jeruselem thorn (Paliurus spina-christi) belongs to the genus Paliurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhamnaceae.
What kingdom does Jeruselem thorn belong to?
Jeruselem thorn (Paliurus spina-christi) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Paliurus — 1 Species

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Jeruselem thorn
Paliurus spina-christi
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