Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quercifolius
ID:
1319512

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.K.Mey.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Haussknechtia Beih., 15: 165 (fig. 29) (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331966



Common Names

  • Plume Thistle
  • Plumed Thistle
  • Woolly Thistle


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Description

Carduus quercifolius (also called Oakleaf Thistle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and grows in grasslands, pastures, and meadows. It is also found in alpine and subalpine regions.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus quercifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carduus quercifolius has yellow flowers with 4 petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus quercifolius is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Carduus quercifolius

Carduus quercifolius is found in the western United States, primarily in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

Carduus quercifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus quercifolius?

Carduus quercifolius

What is the common name of Carduus quercifolius?

Quercifolius

What is the family of Carduus quercifolius?

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

Friedrich Karl Meyer (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.K.Mey.' in the authors string.