Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adpressus
ID:
131005

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Mey.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Verz. Pfl. Casp. Meer. : 71 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130334



Common Names

  • Carduus
  • Prickly Thistle
  • Common Thistle


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Description

Carduus adpressus (also called pressed thistle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous biennial, growing up to 1 m in height. It is native to Europe, and is found in open and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus adpressus has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant to treat liver and gallbladder diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carduus adpressus sub. adpressus
Carduus adpressus sub. rhodopeus (Velen.) Kožuharov & N.Andreev
Carduus adpressus sub. novorossicus (Porten.) Zernov

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carduus adpressus is a yellow-green thistle with a long stem and a spiny head. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, spiny rosettes.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus adpressus is a biennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a cool climate and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Carduus adpressus

Carduus adpressus is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and other disturbed habitats.

Carduus adpressus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus adpressus?

Carduus adpressus

What is the common name of Carduus adpressus?

Adpressed Carduus

What is the family of Carduus adpressus?

Asteraceae

Species in the Carduus genus

Carduus afromontanus, Carduus solteszii, Carduus tenuiflorus, Carduus broteroi, Carduus millefolius, Carduus nawaschini, Carduus volutarioides, Carduus angusticeps, Carduus cephalanthus, Carduus myriacanthus, Carduus weizensis, Carduus getulus, Carduus pumilus, Carduus turocensis, Carduus macracanthus, Carduus affinis, Carduus spachianus, Carduus crispus, Carduus transcaspicus, Carduus fissurae, Carduus martinezii, Carduus rechingerianus, Carduus acanthocephalus, Carduus fasciculiflorus, Carduus chrysacanthus, Carduus kerneri, Carduus cantabricus, Carduus acicularis, Carduus pycnocephalus, Carduus budaianus, Carduus argyroa, Carduus schimperi, Carduus meonanthus, Carduus onopordioides, Carduus lobulatus, Carduus kumaunensis, Carduus bourgaei, Carduus aurosicus, Carduus arvaticus, Carduus modestii, Carduus seminudus, Carduus peisonis, Carduus dahuricus, Carduus ibicensis, Carduus keniensis, Carduus macrocephalus, Carduus membranaceus, Carduus leptocephalus, Carduus leptocladus, Carduus maroccanus,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-91234: Based on the initial data import
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.