Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cantabricus
ID:
22258

Status:
valid

Authors:
Devesa & Talavera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Lagascalia 10(1): 61 (1981) (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021587

Common Names

  • Carduus Cantabricus
  • Cantabricus Thistle
  • Spanish Thistle

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Description

Carduus cantabricus (also called Cantabrian Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a woody stem and small, pink flowers. It grows in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus cantabricus is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and to provide shelter and food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carduus cantabricus is a small, yellow-green flower head, with a yellow disc and yellow-green ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs attached. The seedlings are small, with a single, basal leaf and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus cantabricus is a perennial plant that is native to the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Carduus cantabricus

Carduus cantabricus is native to Spain and can be found in the northern and western parts of the country.

Carduus cantabricus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus cantabricus?

Carduus cantabricus

What type of plant is Carduus cantabricus?

Carduus cantabricus is a species of thistle in the Asteraceae family.

Where is Carduus cantabricus found?

Carduus cantabricus is native to the Iberian Peninsula.

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-120876: Based on the initial data import
Salvador Talavera (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Talavera' in the authors string.
Juan Antonio Devesa (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Devesa' in the authors string.