Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dagestanicus
ID:
15536

Status:
valid

Authors:
Iljin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Fl. Kavkaza 4: 157 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014865



Common Names

  • Echinops Dagestanicus
  • Dagestan Globe Thistle
  • Dagestan Thistle


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Description

Echinops dagestanicus (also called Dagestan Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus region. It has small blue flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in woodlands, meadows, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops dagestanicus is a perennial herb native to Russia and Central Asia. It has many non-medical uses, such as providing a habitat for wildlife, providing erosion control, and being used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops dagestanicus has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have lance-shaped leaves that are covered in short hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops dagestanicus is an annual plant that is best propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).

Where to Find Echinops dagestanicus

Echinops dagestanicus is native to Russia and can be found in the Caucasus region.

Echinops dagestanicus FAQ

What are the common names of Echinops dagestanicus?

Echinops dagestanicus is commonly known as Dagestan Globe Thistle.

What is the natural habitat of Echinops dagestanicus?

Echinops dagestanicus is native to the Caucasus region of eastern Europe, where it grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in grassland and scrub habitats.

What are the characteristics of Echinops dagestanicus?

Echinops dagestanicus is a perennial herb with blue flowers and spiny foliage. It grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has a spreading habit.

Species in the Echinops genus

Echinops chardini, Echinops albicaulis, Echinops maracandicus, Echinops tournefortii, Echinops erioceras, Echinops mosulensis, Echinops kazerunensis, Echinops wakhanicus, Echinops mandavillei, Echinops chlorophyllus, Echinops raddeanus, Echinops sintenisii, Echinops hispidus, Echinops fastigiatus, Echinops ilicifolius, Echinops macrophyllus, Echinops tricholepis, Echinops yemenicus, Echinops cornigerus, Echinops pubisquameus, Echinops malacophyllus, Echinops grijsii, Echinops amoenus, Echinops lasiolepis, Echinops sabzevarensis, Echinops tenuisectus, Echinops freitagii, Echinops longipenicillatus, Echinops guineensis, Echinops dagestanicus, Echinops chorassanicus, Echinops dasyanthus, Echinops ritro, Echinops opacifolius, Echinops heteromorphus, Echinops hussonii, Echinops saissanicus, Echinops faucicola, Echinops kermanshahanicus, Echinops registanicus, Echinops avajensis, Echinops robustus, Echinops abuzinadianus, Echinops austro-iranicus, Echinops kasakorum, Echinops pachyphyllus, Echinops gracilis, Echinops psammophilus, Echinops longisetus, Echinops echinatus,

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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