Description
Cremanthodium sino-oblongatum (also called Chinese thistle, Chinese cotton thistle, and Chinese cotton thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia. It has large, spiny leaves and purple-pink flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cremanthodium sino-oblongatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cremanthodium sino-oblongatum has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a hairy texture.
Where to Find Cremanthodium sino-oblongatum
Cremanthodium sino-oblongatum is native to China and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.