Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graecus
ID:
78880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n. 4 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078209



Common Names

  • Greek Globe Thistle
  • Greek Thistle
  • Blue Globe Thistle


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Description

Echinops graecus (also called Greek Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has a woody base and grows up to 1 meter tall. It has blue flowers with a white center and grows in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops graecus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops graecus is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings are short, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops graecus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it every 2-3 months.

Where to Find Echinops graecus

Echinops graecus is native to Greece and can be found in the regions of Central Greece, Crete, East Macedonia and Thrace, Peloponnese, Thessaly, and West Greece.

Echinops graecus FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Echinops graecus?

Echinops graecus is native to South America.

What is the growth habit of Echinops graecus?

Echinops graecus is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2 m tall.

What is the flower color of Echinops graecus?

The flowers of Echinops graecus are yellow in color.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-34809: Based on the initial data import
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.