Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
onopordioides
ID:
29130

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. ex M.Bieb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 3: 552 (Dec 1819 or early 182

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028459



Common Names

  • Carduus onopordioides
  • Onopordioides Carduus
  • Onopordioides


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Synonyms

  • Carduus onopordioides onopordioides [unknown]

Description

Carduus onopordioides (also called Prickly Plume Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant that is native to Europe and North Africa. It has a single stem that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height, with spiny leaves and purple flowers. It grows in open woodlands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus onopordioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carduus onopordioides sub. hajastanicus (Tamamsch.) Greuter
Carduus onopordioides sub. onopordioides
Carduus onopordioides sub. atropatanicus (Grossh.) Greuter
Carduus onopordioides sub. furiosus (Tamamsch.) Greuter
Carduus onopordioides sub. turcicus (Kazmi) P.H.Davis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carduus onopordioides is a yellow-orange thistle-like flower head with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus onopordioides is a fast-growing, annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Carduus onopordioides

Carduus onopordioides is native to Europe and western Asia.

Carduus onopordioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus onopordioides?

Carduus onopordioides

What type of plant is Carduus onopordioides?

A biennial herb

Where is Carduus onopordioides found?

It is found in Europe

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

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:188908-1: Based on the initial data import