Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silvarum
ID:
88765

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 8: 22 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088094



Common Names

  • Carduus Silvarum
  • Silver Thistle
  • Silver Plumeless Thistle


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Description

Carduus silvarum (also called Silver Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats. It has white flowers with spiny bracts and deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus silvarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a tea that is used to treat digestive problems and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carduus silvarum has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. Its seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus silvarum is a biennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-9.

Where to Find Carduus silvarum

Carduus silvarum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Carduus silvarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus silvarum?

Carduus silvarum

What type of plant is Carduus silvarum?

Biennial herb

Where is Carduus silvarum found?

Europe, Asia, and North America

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-44439: Based on the initial data import
Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.