Onopordum tauricum
Family Asteraceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Naturalised [Sleeper Weeds] |
| Common names | Scotch Thistle, Taurian Thistle |
| Synonyms | Onopordum elatum Sm. |
| Longevity | Biennial |
| Growth form | Herb |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Wing/Achene/Pappus |
| Maximum height (m) | 2 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | No |
| Native range | Western Asia, Europe |
| Exotic range (Australia) | SA, VIC |
| Exotic range (other) | North America |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Pastures, Roadsides, Wastelands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Information unavailable |
| Decade of introduction | 1910 |
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 28 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 22 | 15 | 21 | 14 |
| RCP 8.5 2035 | 28 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 22 | 15 | 21 | 14 |
| RCP 8.5 2065 | 28 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 24 | 17 | 21 | 16 |
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2035 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2065 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
Images
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