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Authors:
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Source:
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Year:
1753
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 828 (1753)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068562
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Cynara humilis
- Humilis Cynara
- Humilis Artichoke
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Cynara humilis (also called Dwarf Globe Artichoke, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single purple flower head. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.                         
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Cynara humilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive disorders, fever, and skin conditions.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Cynara humilis has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Cynara humilis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. Plant the seeds in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Keep the soil moist until the seedlings are established. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Cynara humilis
                        
                            Cynara humilis is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Cynara humilis FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Cynara humilis?
Cynara humilis
What is the family of Cynara humilis?
Asteraceae
Where is Cynara humilis found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Cynara genus
                        
                            Cynara auranitica, 
Cynara algarbiensis, 
Cynara cardunculus, 
Cynara aurantiaca, 
Cynara syriaca, 
Cynara algarbiensis, 
Cynara humilis, 
Cynara tournefortii, 
Cynara cornigera, 
Cynara cyrenaica, 
Cynara baetica, 
Cynara pacensis, 
Cynara makrisii,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,