Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
personata
ID:
88091

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1776

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austriac. 4: 25 (1776)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087420



Common Names

  • Personata Thistle
  • Personata Carduus
  • Personata Plumeless Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium lappaceum lappaceum [unknown]
  • Cirsium lappaceum lappaceum [unknown]
  • Carduus personata personata [unknown]
  • Carduus personata spinosissimus Willk. [unknown]

Description

Carduus personata (also called woolly thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It grows in dry meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carduus personata sub. personata
Carduus personata sub. albidus (Adamovic) Kazmi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carduus personata is a small, yellow flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus personata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or fall for best results. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Carduus personata

Carduus personata can be found in Europe, especially in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Carduus personata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus personata?

Carduus personata

What is the common name of Carduus personata?

Spiny Plumeless Thistle

What is the family of Carduus personata?

Asteraceae

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