Andryala crithmifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crithmifolia
ID:
91300
Status:
valid
Authors:
Aiton
Source:
gcc
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 3: 129 (1789)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090629
Common Names
- Crithmifolia Andryala
- Crithmifolia Goat's-beard
- Crithmifolia Goatweed
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Andryala crithmifolia (also called Greek thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem that grows up to 1 meter tall and is covered in white hairs. Its leaves are spiny and deeply lobed, and its flowers are small and yellow. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Andryala crithmifolia is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used as a border or edging plant in gardens. It can also be used to create a low-maintenance ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Andryala crithmifolia are small, yellow, and star-shaped. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Andryala crithmifolia is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the root clumps in spring or by seed in fall or spring.
Where to Find Andryala crithmifolia
Andryala crithmifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, France, and Italy.
Andryala crithmifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andryala crithmifolia?
Andryala crithmifolia
What type of plant is Andryala crithmifolia?
Andryala crithmifolia is a shrub
Where does Andryala crithmifolia grow?
Andryala crithmifolia grows in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Andryala genus
Andryala caballeroi, Andryala arenaria, Andryala agardhii, Andryala ragusina, Andryala spartioides, Andryala pinnatifida, Andryala webbiana, Andryala cossyrensis, Andryala chevallieri, Andryala glandulosa, Andryala brievaensis, Andryala integrifolia, Andryala tenuifolia, Andryala cedretorum, Andryala spartioides, Andryala nigricans, Andryala christii, Andryala rothia, Andryala tenuifolia, Andryala rothia, Andryala laevitomentosa, Andryala faurei, Andryala crithmifolia, Andryala webbii, Andryala atlanticola, Andryala perezii, Andryala webbii,
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-46915: Based on the initial data import
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.