Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
candicans
ID:
88753

Status:
valid

Authors:
Waldst. & Kit.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Descr. Icon. Pl. Hung. 1: 85, t. 83. [1799-1802]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088082



Common Names

  • White-woolly Thistle
  • Carduus
  • Candicans


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Description

Carduus candicans (also called White Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats. It has white flowers with spiny bracts and deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus candicans is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It is also known to attract bees and other pollinators, making it a great addition to any garden. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can be beneficial for skin health.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carduus candicans sub. candicans
Carduus candicans sub. globifer (Velen.) Kazmi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carduus candicans is a yellow-orange flower head with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black, flattened achene with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus candicans is a biennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-9.

Where to Find Carduus candicans

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

Carduus candicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus candicans?

Carduus candicans

What is the common name of Carduus candicans?

Thistle

What type of plant is Carduus candicans?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Franz de Paula Adam von Waldstein (1759-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waldst.' in the authors string.
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:188493-1: Based on the initial data import