Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triceps
ID:
34514

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kult.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Trudy Sredne-Aziatsk. Gosud. Univ., Ser. 8b, Bot. 6: 8 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033843



Common Names

  • Cousinia triceps
  • Three-Spiked Cousinia
  • Three-Spiked Hawkweed


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Description

Cousinia triceps (also called 'Three-lobed Cousinia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia triceps is a plant that is often used in ornamental gardens. It has a long flowering period and produces a lot of nectar which makes it attractive to bees and other pollinators. It is also drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia triceps has yellow-white flowers with a star-shaped structure. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a small, round-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia triceps is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in early spring and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cousinia triceps

Cousinia triceps can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Cousinia triceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia triceps?

Cousinia triceps

What is the common name of Cousinia triceps?

Three-spined Thistle

What is the family of Cousinia triceps?

Asteraceae

Species in the Cousinia genus

Cousinia peduncularis, Cousinia ortholepis, Cousinia sagittata, Cousinia stenophylla, Cousinia fetissowi, Cousinia amoena, Cousinia porphyrostephana, Cousinia griffithiana, Cousinia polycephala, Cousinia falconeri, Cousinia erivanensis, Cousinia hypoleuca, Cousinia pseudolanata, Cousinia albertoregelia, Cousinia eriobasis, Cousinia glabriseta, Cousinia kerstanii, Cousinia sakawensis, Cousinia subscaposa, Cousinia stricta, Cousinia oopoda, Cousinia bienerti, Cousinia chejrabadensis, Cousinia polytimetica, Cousinia novissima, Cousinia kuramensis, Cousinia dubia, Cousinia pulchra, Cousinia cavarae, Cousinia heterogenetos, Cousinia scariosa, Cousinia pygmaea, Cousinia mucida, Cousinia agelocephala, Cousinia pseudostenolepis, Cousinia tscherneviae, Cousinia longifolia, Cousinia cymbolepis, Cousinia linczewskii, Cousinia ecbatanensis, Cousinia pichleriana, Cousinia stahliana, Cousinia arctotidifolia, Cousinia hybrida, Cousinia omphalodes, Cousinia tedshenica, Cousinia arenaria, Cousinia alaica, Cousinia syrdarjensis, Cousinia crassipes,

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,

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