Status:
valid
Authors:
DC. ex Lowe
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Trans. Cambridge Philos. Soc. 6: reimpr. 18 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133193
Common Names
- Squarrose Thistle
- Carduus Squarrosus
- Thistle
Synonyms
- Clavena squarrosa DC. [unknown]
Description
Carduus squarrosus (also called Spiny Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a hairy plant with a single stem that grows up to 1 meter tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a terminal flower head. It is found in dry grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Carduus squarrosus is used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory and digestive problems, as well as skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carduus squarrosus is yellow, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are hairy and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carduus squarrosus is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Where to Find Carduus squarrosus
Carduus squarrosus can be found in parts of Europe, including the UK, France, and Germany.
Carduus squarrosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carduus squarrosus?
Carduus squarrosus
What is the common name of Carduus squarrosus?
Squarrose thistle
What is the natural habitat of Carduus squarrosus?
It is native to Europe
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,