Status:
valid
Authors:
Nyár.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Vasc. Cheia Turzii : 227 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015403
Common Names
- Carduus Fissurae
- Fissured Plume Thistle
- Fissured Thistle
Description
Carduus fissurae (also called the fissured thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has an erect stem and spiny leaves. It prefers sunny, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Carduus fissurae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carduus fissurae is yellow and daisy-like. The seed is small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedling has a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carduus fissurae is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C.
Where to Find Carduus fissurae
Carduus fissurae is native to Europe and can be found in grassy meadows and open woodlands. It is found in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and other countries in the region.
Carduus fissurae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carduus fissurae?
Carduus fissurae
What is the natural habitat of Carduus fissurae?
Grasslands and scrublands
What is the flowering period of Carduus fissurae?
April to June
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,