Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canduelis
ID:
74514

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gren.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Billotia i. 14 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073843



Common Names

  • Carduus
  • Canduelis Thistle
  • Canduelis


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium arctioides Scop. [unknown]
  • Lappa carduelis Lam. [unknown]
  • Arctium carduelis L. [unknown]
  • Carduus arctioides Willd. [unknown]
  • Carduus alpestris Willd. [unknown]
  • Carduus alpestris Waldst. & Kit. [unknown]
  • Carduus defloratus carduelis (L.) Hegi [unknown]

Description

Carduus canduelis (also called Slender Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to Europe and prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus canduelis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carduus canduelis has yellow thistle-like flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus canduelis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate drought. It is best to plant in spring or fall.

Where to Find Carduus canduelis

Carduus canduelis is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in rocky areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Carduus canduelis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus canduelis?

Carduus canduelis

What type of plant is Carduus canduelis?

Perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Carduus canduelis?

Open woodlands and grasslands

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