Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
poliochrus
ID:
119552

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trautv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada iii. II. (1875) 272

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118881



Common Names

  • Poliochrus Thistle
  • Poliochrus Carduus
  • Poliochrus Plumeless Thistle


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Description

Carduus poliochrus (also called Grey Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has spiny leaves and purple flowers. It grows in dry open woods and rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus poliochrus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers, and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carduus poliochrus is a yellow, star-shaped flower with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white tuft. The seedlings are small, dark green with a white tuft.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus poliochrus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Carduus poliochrus

Carduus poliochrus is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky areas at elevations of 0-2,000 m.

Carduus poliochrus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus poliochrus?

Carduus poliochrus

What type of plant is Carduus poliochrus?

A flowering plant

What are the common names of Carduus poliochrus?

Gray-green Thistle

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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