Meadow Thistle
CR

Meadow Thistle

Cirsium dissectum

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cirsium_dissectum

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Meadow Thistle faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat loss from agricultural intensification and drainage of wetland areas. The species' specialized requirements for nutrient-poor, wet grasslands make it particularly vulnerable to changes in land management practices and hydrological conditions.

Threat summary

Habitat

Wet, nutrient-poor grasslands, meadows, and marshy areas, particularly in lowland regions with seasonal flooding or high water tables. The species requires specific soil conditions with low fertility and consistent moisture levels.

TERRESTRIAL· majorTERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Meadow Thistle classified as Critically Endangered?
Meadow Thistle is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Meadow Thistle faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat loss from agricultural intensification and drainage of wetland areas. The species' specialized requirements for nutrient-poor, wet grasslands make it particularly vulnerable to changes in land management practices and hydrological conditions.
Where does Meadow Thistle live?
Meadow Thistle occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Meadow Thistle?
The main threats to Meadow Thistle are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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