Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carmanicum
ID:
22385

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bornm.) Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 59 Abt. B: 302 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021714



Common Names

  • Carmen's Thistle
  • Carmen's Cotton Thistle
  • Carmen's Cotton-thistle


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Description

Onopordum carmanicum (also called Carman's Thistle, Scotch Thistle, and Scotch Cotton Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has purple flowers that bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Onopordum carmanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onopordum carmanicum has large, white flowers with five petals and a central disc. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onopordum carmanicum can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and mulched in winter.

Where to Find Onopordum carmanicum

Onopordum carmanicum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas and on slopes.

Onopordum carmanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onopordum carmanicum?

Onopordum carmanicum

What is the family of Onopordum carmanicum?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Onopordum carmanicum?

Grasslands and rocky slopes

Species in the Onopordum genus

Onopordum glomeratum, Onopordum majori, Onopordum canum, Onopordum wallianum, Onopordum mesatlanticum, Onopordum alexandrinum, Onopordum syriacum, Onopordum davisii, Onopordum sarrafii, Onopordum myriacanthum, Onopordum erectum, Onopordum boissierianum, Onopordum anatolicum, Onopordum micropterum, Onopordum espinae, Onopordum palaestinum, Onopordum carmanicum, Onopordum bolivari, Onopordum cynarocephalum, Onopordum caricum, Onopordum blancheanum, Onopordum espinae, Onopordum brevicaule, Onopordum eriocephalum, Onopordum cyprium, Onopordum dyris, Onopordum sirsangense, Onopordum tauricum, Onopordum acaulon, Onopordum cinereum, Onopordum platylepis, Onopordum cyrenaicum, Onopordum arabicum, Onopordum longissimum, Onopordum corymbosum, Onopordum macracanthum, Onopordum teddianum, Onopordum carduiforme, Onopordum carduchorum, Onopordum laconicum, Onopordum minor, Onopordum seravschanicum, Onopordum nervosum, Onopordum illyricum, Onopordum turcicum, Onopordum leptolepis, Onopordum spinosissimum, Onopordum algeriense, Onopordum macronervosum, Onopordum humile,

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,