Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tmoleus
ID:
120339

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 4: 21 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119668



Common Names

  • Carduus tmoleus
  • Tmole Thistle
  • Tmole's Thistle


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Description

Carduus tmoleus (also called Milk Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has purple flower heads, and grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus tmoleus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and digestive disorders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carduus tmoleus sub. cronius (Boiss. & Heldr.) Greuter
Carduus tmoleus sub. tmoleus
Carduus tmoleus sub. baldaccii (Kazmi) Greuter

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carduus tmoleus is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus tmoleus is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny location in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer.

Where to Find Carduus tmoleus

Carduus tmoleus can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Carduus tmoleus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus tmoleus?

Carduus tmoleus

What is the common name of Carduus tmoleus?

Carduus

What is the family of Carduus tmoleus?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-80957: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.