Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leridanus
ID:
77309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Devesa & Talavera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Rev. Carduus en Penins. Iberica e Is. Baleares 109 (1981).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076638



Common Names

  • Leridan's Thistle
  • Leridan's Plume Thistle
  • Leridan's Carduus


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Description

Carduus leridanus (also called Leridan's Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has purple flowers with yellow centers and is native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It grows in open, dry areas such as deserts, grasslands, and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus leridanus is an ornamental plant often used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carduus leridanus is a bright purple, thistle-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus leridanus is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a shallow tray and covered with a thin layer of soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Once established, the plants can be divided in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Carduus leridanus

Carduus leridanus is found in the Mediterranean region.

Carduus leridanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus leridanus?

Carduus leridanus

What is the common name of Carduus leridanus?

Lerida Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Carduus leridanus?

Grasslands and 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-3329: Based on the initial data import
Salvador Talavera (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Talavera' in the authors string.
Juan Antonio Devesa (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Devesa' in the authors string.