Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aragonensis
ID:
131889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Devesa & Talavera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Rev. Carduus en Penins. Iberica e Is. Baleares 108 (1981).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131218



Common Names

  • Aragonensis Carduus
  • Aragon Thistle
  • Carduus Aragonensis


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Description

Carduus aragonensis (also called Aragon Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to Europe and North America. It has a single stem with alternate, lanceolate leaves and purple flowers. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus aragonensis is used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, and is also used as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carduus aragonensis has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus aragonensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Carduus aragonensis

Carduus aragonensis can be found in the Aragon region of Spain.

Carduus aragonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus aragonensis?

Carduus aragonensis

What type of plant is Carduus aragonensis?

A herb

Where is Carduus aragonensis found?

It is found in the temperate regions of Europe

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-92092: Based on the initial data import
Salvador Talavera (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Talavera' in the authors string.
Juan Antonio Devesa (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Devesa' in the authors string.