Status:
valid
Authors:
Biv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1813
Citation Micro:
Stirp. Rar. Sicilia 1: [7]. 1813
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025887
Common Names
- Carduus argyroa
- Argyroa Carduus
- Carduus of Argyroa
Synonyms
- Carduus confertus Moris [unknown]
- Carduus malacitanus Boiss. & Reut. [unknown]
- Carduus argyroa Kunze [unknown]
- Carduus fastigiatus Moris [unknown]
Description
Carduus argyroa (also called Silver Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a woody stem and pink daisy-like flowers. It is native to Europe and prefers dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Carduus argyroa is a perennial plant that is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens and is known for its bright yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Carduus argyroa are yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carduus argyroa is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by seed sown in the spring. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Carduus argyroa
Carduus argyroa is native to Europe and Asia, and can be found in dry, open areas such as meadows, pastures, and rocky hillsides.
Carduus argyroa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carduus argyroa?
Carduus argyroa
What is the common name of Carduus argyroa?
Argyroa Carduus
What is the natural habitat of Carduus argyroa?
It is found in Europe and North Africa
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,