Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
septentrionalis
ID:
122248

Status:
valid

Authors:
Devesa & Talavera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Rev. Carduus en Penins. Iberica e Is. Baleares 107 (1981).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121577



Common Names

  • Carduus septentrionalis
  • Northern Thistle
  • Northern Plume Thistle


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Description

Carduus septentrionalis (also called Northern Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in grassy and dry habitats, and has a spiny, branched habit. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are purple.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus septentrionalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carduus septentrionalis is a bright yellow thistle-like flower with a central disc of small, tubular florets surrounded by a ring of larger, spiny bracts. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and spindly with a single, long stem and a tuft of leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus septentrionalis is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Carduus septentrionalis

Carduus septentrionalis is native to North America and can be found in the states of New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.

Carduus septentrionalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus septentrionalis?

Carduus septentrionalis

What is the common name of Carduus septentrionalis?

Northern thistle

What is the natural habitat of Carduus septentrionalis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-82795: Based on the initial data import
Salvador Talavera (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Talavera' in the authors string.
Juan Antonio Devesa (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Devesa' in the authors string.