Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
illyricum
ID:
62341

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 827 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061670



Common Names

  • Illyrian Thistle
  • Onopordum illyricum
  • Illyrian Cotton Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Onopordum illyricum delortii (Timb.-Lagr.) Arènes [unknown]

Description

Onopordum illyricum (also called Illyrian Cotton-thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small white flowers and grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and in rocky and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Onopordum illyricum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Onopordum illyricum sub. illyricum
Onopordum illyricum sub. cardunculus (Boiss.) Franco

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onopordum illyricum has bright yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onopordum illyricum is a biennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by sowing the seeds in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Onopordum illyricum

Onopordum illyricum is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Onopordum illyricum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onopordum illyricum?

Onopordum illyricum

What is the common name of Onopordum illyricum?

Illyrian Onopordum

Where is Onopordum illyricum native to?

It is native to Mexico

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