Status:
valid
Authors:
(Arènes) Kazmi
Source:
gcc
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München v. 373 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041022
Common Names
- Dahurian Thistle
- Dahurian-plume Thistle
- Plume Thistle
Description
Carduus dahuricus (also called Dahurian Thistle, among many other common names) is a species of thistle native to East Asia. It is a tall, spiny plant with large, purple flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Carduus dahuricus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carduus dahuricus is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carduus dahuricus is a biennial herbaceous plant that is native to Siberia. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Carduus dahuricus
Carduus dahuricus is native to East Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, and Russia.
Carduus dahuricus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carduus dahuricus?
Carduus dahuricus
What is the common name of Carduus dahuricus?
Dahurian Thistle
What is the natural habitat of Carduus dahuricus?
It is native to Mongolia and Russia.
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,