Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hamulosus
ID:
119367

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ehrh.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Naturk. 7: 166 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118696



Common Names

  • Carduus Hamulosus
  • Spiny Plumeless Thistle
  • Plumeless Thistle


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Description

Carduus hamulosus (also called Hooked Thistle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous biennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small pink flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus hamulosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine. It has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carduus hamulosus sub. stenocephalus (Tamamsch.) Greuter
Carduus hamulosus sub. hystrix (C.A.Mey.) Kazmi
Carduus hamulosus sub. hamulosus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carduus hamulosus has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus hamulosus is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest way to propagate this plant. Take cuttings from the stems and roots in late summer or early autumn and plant them in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the pot in a warm, sunny spot and water regularly. The cuttings should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Carduus hamulosus

Carduus hamulosus is native to the western United States and Canada.

Carduus hamulosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus hamulosus?

Carduus hamulosus

What is the common name of Carduus hamulosus?

Carduus Hamulosus

What type of plant is Carduus hamulosus?

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,

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