Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ballii
ID:
90064

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 11: 368 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089393



Common Names

  • Ball's Thistle
  • Carduus Thistle
  • Scotch Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Carduus narcissi Sennen [unknown]

Description

Carduus ballii (also called Ball's Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It typically grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus ballii is a species of thistle native to the Mediterranean region. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Carduus ballii are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus ballii is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Carduus ballii

Carduus ballii is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington.

Carduus ballii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus ballii?

Carduus ballii

What is the common name of Carduus ballii?

Ball's Thistle

What type of plant is Carduus ballii?

Herbaceous biennial

Where is Carduus ballii found?

Southern Europe

What is the growth habit of Carduus ballii?

Upright

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,