Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orthocephalus
ID:
123501

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wallr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Erst. Beitr. Fl. Hercyn. 268; et in Linnaea, xiv. (184 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122830



Common Names

  • Plumeless Thistle
  • Carduus Thistle
  • Carduus Plumeless


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Description

Carduus orthocephalus (also called Carduus acanthoides, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States. It has a hairy stem and grows to a height of about 0.5 m. It is found in dry, open grasslands and shrublands at elevations of 1,000-2,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus orthocephalus is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, and its leaves and flowers can be used as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carduus orthocephalus is yellow and has a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling has a single basal leaf and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus orthocephalus is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Carduus orthocephalus

Carduus orthocephalus is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Carduus orthocephalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus orthocephalus?

Carduus orthocephalus

What is the common name of Carduus orthocephalus?

Thistle-headed Carduus

What is the habitat of Carduus orthocephalus?

Grasslands, meadows, 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,

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