Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
horridum
ID:
124998

Status:
valid

Authors:
Viv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Fl. Libyc. Spec. : 68 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124327



Common Names

  • Onopordum Acanthium
  • Scotch Thistle
  • Woolly Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Onopordum illyricum ferox (Rouy) P.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Onopordum illyricum horridum (Viv.) Franco [unknown]
  • Onopordum tauricum horridum (Viv.) Negodi [unknown]
  • Onopordum acanthium horridum (Viv.) P.Fourn. [unknown]

Description

Onopordum horridum (also called Prickly Cotton Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Onopordum horridum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a food source for livestock and has medicinal properties for treating skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onopordum horridum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 4-5 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings have a rosette of spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onopordum horridum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although division of the root clump is also possible.

Where to Find Onopordum horridum

Onopordum horridum can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.

Onopordum horridum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onopordum horridum?

Onopordum horridum

What is the common name of Onopordum horridum?

Hairy Onopordum

What is the natural habitat of Onopordum horridum?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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,

References