Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chrysacanthus
ID:
17915

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ten.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (NAP, Neapolitano) 1825: 12

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017244

Common Names

  • Plumed Thistle
  • Carduus Chrysacanthus
  • Yellow Thistle

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Description

Carduus chrysacanthus (also called golden thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to Europe. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has an upright habit and grows to a height of 2-3 feet with a spread of 1-2 feet. The foliage is gray-green, and the flowers are small and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus chrysacanthus is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carduus chrysacanthus is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, blackish-brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aconitum firmum can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soils in full sun or partial shade. It is not drought tolerant and does not tolerate wet soils.

Where to Find Carduus chrysacanthus

Carduus chrysacanthus is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Carduus chrysacanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus chrysacanthus?

Carduus chrysacanthus

What type of plant is Carduus chrysacanthus?

It is a biennial herb

Where is Carduus chrysacanthus found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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,

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