Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanuginosus
ID:
115090

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 1648 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114419



Common Names

  • Carduus lanuginosus
  • Woolly Plumeless Thistle
  • Woolly Thistle


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Description

Carduus lanuginosus (also called Woolly thistle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a biennial herb, growing up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus lanuginosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carduus lanuginosus is a yellow thistle with a yellow center and a single row of spines. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a single, short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus lanuginosus is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the root ball. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the root ball should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Carduus lanuginosus

Carduus lanuginosus can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.

Carduus lanuginosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus lanuginosus?

Carduus lanuginosus

What is the common name of Carduus lanuginosus?

Woolly Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Carduus lanuginosus?

It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, often in open woodlands

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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