Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
duriaei
ID:
10746

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spach

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Recueil Mens. 1: 363. 1846

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010075



Common Names

  • Durie's Milk Thistle
  • Durie's Galactites
  • Galactites


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Synonyms

  • Lupsia durieui Kuntze [unknown]
  • Galactites pyracantha Durieu ex Willk. & Lange [unknown]
  • Galactites pyracantha Durieu [unknown]

Description

Galactites duriaei (also called Duriaei's Milk Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has large, spiny leaves and purple flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Galactites duriaei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The leaves of this plant are edible and can be used in salads and other dishes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Galactites duriaei are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galactites duriaei is an annual herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. It prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Galactites duriaei

Galactites duriaei can be found in the western United States, from California to Arizona and east to Texas and New Mexico.

Galactites duriaei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galactites duriaei?

Galactites duriaei

What is the common name of Galactites duriaei?

Duriaei's Milk Thistle

What is the habitat of Galactites duriaei?

It is found in grassy and rocky places, meadows, and roadsides

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