Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tomentosus
ID:
5851

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moench

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Methodus 558; DC. Fl. Fr. iii. 110.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005180



Common Names

  • Burr Marigold
  • Cotton Thistle
  • Woolly Thistle


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Description

Galactites tomentosus (also called Downy Milk Thistle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb with an erect stem, reaching a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in rocky, mountainous habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Galactites tomentosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galactites tomentosus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galactites tomentosus is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a cold frame or in a seedbed. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Galactites tomentosus

Galactites tomentosus is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Galactites tomentosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galactites tomentosus?

Galactites tomentosus

What is the common name of Galactites tomentosus?

Woolly Milk Thistle

What is the habitat of Galactites tomentosus?

It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes

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-10499: Based on the initial data import
Conrad Moench (1744-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moench' in the authors string.