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cotton thistle

Onopordum acanthium

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Asterales ›Family: Asteraceae ›Genus: Onopordum

About

Onopordum acanthium (cotton thistle, Scotch thistle) is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe and Western Asia from the Iberian Peninsula east to Kazakhstan, and north to central Scandinavia, and widely naturalised elsewhere. It is a vigorous biennial plant with coarse, spiny leaves and conspicuous spiny-winged stems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cotton thistle?
The scientific name of cotton thistle is Onopordum acanthium.
What kingdom does cotton thistle belong to?
cotton thistle belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does cotton thistle belong to?
cotton thistle belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does cotton thistle belong to?
cotton thistle belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does cotton thistle belong to?
cotton thistle belongs to the order Asterales.
What family does cotton thistle belong to?
cotton thistle belongs to the family Asteraceae.
What genus does cotton thistle belong to?
cotton thistle belongs to the genus Onopordum.