Status:
valid
Authors:
Gouan
Source:
gcc
Year:
1773
Citation Micro:
Ill. Observ. Bot. 62. t. 23. (1773)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066513
Common Names
- Carduus carlinoides
- Carlinoides Carduus
- Carduus
Description
Carduus carlinoides (also called 'Carline Thistle', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has spiny, grey-green leaves and produces yellow flowers. It is commonly found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Carduus carlinoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant to provide a natural boundary to gardens. The plant has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Carduus carlinoides sub. hispanicus (Kazmi) Franco
Carduus carlinoides sub. carlinoides
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carduus carlinoides is a small, yellow daisy-like flower. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carduus carlinoides is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil.
Where to Find Carduus carlinoides
Carduus carlinoides is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It is found in the UK, France, Germany, and other European countries.
Carduus carlinoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carduus carlinoides?
Carduus carlinoides
What is the common name of Carduus carlinoides?
Carline Thistle
What type of habitat does Carduus carlinoides prefer?
Carduus carlinoides prefers dry meadows, pastures, and open woods.
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,