Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nervosus
ID:
67163

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Koch

Source:
gcc

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 17: 42 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066492

Common Names

  • Carduus nervosus
  • Nervous Thistle
  • Nervous Plumeless-Thistle

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Description

Carduus nervosus (also called “Prickly Sowthistle”, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are alternate, oblong, and serrate. It is found in temperate regions, and is commonly found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus nervosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carduus nervosus is a bright pink thistle-like flower. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus nervosus is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist until the plants are established.

Where to Find Carduus nervosus

Carduus nervosus is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Carduus nervosus FAQ

What is the common name of Carduus nervosus?

Nervous Thistle

What is the scientific name of Nervous Thistle?

Carduus nervosus

What is the family of Nervous Thistle?

Asteraceae

Species in the Carduus genus

Carduus afromontanus, Carduus solteszii, Carduus tenuiflorus, Carduus broteroi, Carduus millefolius, Carduus nawaschini, Carduus volutarioides, Carduus angusticeps, Carduus cephalanthus, Carduus myriacanthus, Carduus weizensis, Carduus getulus, Carduus pumilus, Carduus turocensis, Carduus macracanthus, Carduus affinis, Carduus spachianus, Carduus crispus, Carduus transcaspicus, Carduus fissurae, Carduus martinezii, Carduus rechingerianus, Carduus acanthocephalus, Carduus fasciculiflorus, Carduus chrysacanthus, Carduus kerneri, Carduus cantabricus, Carduus acicularis, Carduus pycnocephalus, Carduus budaianus, Carduus argyroa, Carduus schimperi, Carduus meonanthus, Carduus onopordioides, Carduus lobulatus, Carduus kumaunensis, Carduus bourgaei, Carduus aurosicus, Carduus arvaticus, Carduus modestii, Carduus seminudus, Carduus peisonis, Carduus dahuricus, Carduus ibicensis, Carduus keniensis, Carduus macrocephalus, Carduus membranaceus, Carduus leptocephalus, Carduus leptocladus, Carduus maroccanus,

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-23374: Based on the initial data import
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.