Status:
valid
Authors:
Vill.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Dauphiné 3(1): 7 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034164
Common Names
- Aurosicus Carduus
- Carduus Aurosicus
- Aurosicus Thistle
Synonyms
- Carduus podacanthus DC. [unknown]
Description
Carduus aurosicus (also called Golden thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has yellow flowers and grows in grasslands, scrublands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Carduus aurosicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Carduus aurosicus has yellow flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have thin, green stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carduus aurosicus is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly during dry periods. It should be fertilized once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Carduus aurosicus
Carduus aurosicus is native to Europe and can be found in grassy areas, meadows, and pastures.
Carduus aurosicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carduus aurosicus?
Carduus aurosicus
What are the common names of Carduus aurosicus?
Golden Thistle
What is the natural range of Carduus aurosicus?
Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East
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,