9,564 observationsNear Threatened
Melancholy Thistle
Cirsium heterophyllum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Asterales βΊFamily: Asteraceae βΊGenus: Cirsium
About
Cirsium heterophyllum, also known as melancholy thistle, is an erect spineless herb in the sunflower family. It is native to Europe and western Asia, where it grows in upland meadows, grasslands, road verges and open woodland.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Melancholy Thistle is Cirsium heterophyllum.
- Melancholy Thistle belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Melancholy Thistle belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Melancholy Thistle belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Melancholy Thistle belongs to the order Asterales.
- Melancholy Thistle belongs to the family Asteraceae.
- Melancholy Thistle belongs to the genus Cirsium.