Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thracicus
ID:
80663

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Velen.) Hayek

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 30(2): 705 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079992



Common Names

  • Thracian Thistle
  • Thracian Plumeless Thistle
  • Thracian Carduus


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Synonyms

  • Carduus seminudus thracicus Velen. [unknown]

Description

Carduus thracicus (also called Thracian Plume Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has large, spiny leaves and large purple flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus thracicus has been used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and for its edible seeds. It is also used for its fiber, which is used to make paper and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carduus thracicus has yellow flowers with a white center and a yellow-green seed head. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a serrated edge.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus thracicus is an annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Carduus thracicus

Carduus thracicus can be found in the Balkan region, including Bulgaria, Romania, and Serbia.

Carduus thracicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus thracicus?

Carduus thracicus

What is the common name of Carduus thracicus?

Thracian Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Carduus thracicus?

Carduus thracicus is found in the Balkans, including parts of Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece.

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-36561: Based on the initial data import
August von Hayek (1871-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayek' in the authors string.
Josef Velenovský (1858-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Velen.' in the authors string.