Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
litigiosus
ID:
121378

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nocca & Balb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ticin. 2: 99, t. 12 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120707



Common Names

  • Carduus litigiosus
  • Litigious Thistle
  • Troublesome Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Carduus candollei candollei [unknown]
  • Carduus litigiosus litigiosus [unknown]
  • Carduus candollei intricatus (Rchb.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Carduus decandollei Auct. ex Steud. [deprecated]

Description

Carduus litigiosus (also called Spiny Plumeless Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has spiny leaves and purple flower heads that appear in the summer. It grows in open grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus litigiosus is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carduus litigiosus sub. horridissimus (Briq. & Cavill.) Franco
Carduus litigiosus sub. litigiosus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carduus litigiosus is yellow and daisy-like. The seed is a small, brown, flattened disk. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus litigiosus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting in containers, use a well-draining potting mix and water regularly. When planting in the ground, prepare the soil by digging in compost and a slow-release fertilizer. Divide the plant in spring or early summer to propagate.

Where to Find Carduus litigiosus

Carduus litigiosus can be found in Europe.

Carduus litigiosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus litigiosus?

Carduus litigiosus

What is the common name of Carduus litigiosus?

Litigiosus Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Carduus litigiosus?

Grassy areas, meadows, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-81953: Based on the initial data import
Giovanni Battista Balbis (1765-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balb.' in the authors string.
Domenico Nocca (1758-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nocca' in the authors string.