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Tall Thistle

Cirsium altissimum

Taxonomy

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

About

Cirsium altissimum is a North American species of plants in the thistle tribe within the sunflower family. Common name is tall thistle or roadside thistle. The species is native to the eastern and Central United States, with a range extending from Massachusetts west to North Dakota and south to Texas and the Florida Panhandle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tall Thistle?
The scientific name of Tall Thistle is Cirsium altissimum.
What kingdom does Tall Thistle belong to?
Tall Thistle belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Tall Thistle belong to?
Tall Thistle belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Tall Thistle belong to?
Tall Thistle belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Tall Thistle belong to?
Tall Thistle belongs to the order Asterales.
What family does Tall Thistle belong to?
Tall Thistle belongs to the family Asteraceae.
What genus does Tall Thistle belong to?
Tall Thistle belongs to the genus Cirsium.