Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lobulatus
ID:
29257

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borbás

Source:
gcc

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Magyar Bot. Lapok 1: 318 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028586

Common Names

  • Lobed Thistle
  • Lobulated Thistle
  • Carduus lobulatus

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Synonyms

  • Carduus spinulosus lobulatus (Borbás) Soó [unknown]
  • Carduus collinus lobulatus (Borbás) Soó [unknown]

Description

Carduus lobulatus (also called Lobed thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a large, spiny stem with purple flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in open, sunny areas of grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus lobulatus is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. Its leaves are also used in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, and its flowers are used to make tea. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible and can be cooked and eaten.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carduus lobulatus is yellow and tubular, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves at the base.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus lobulatus is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Carduus lobulatus

Carduus lobulatus can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Carduus lobulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus lobulatus?

Carduus lobulatus

What are the common names of Carduus lobulatus?

Common names of Carduus lobulatus include the Lobed Thistle and Lobed Plume Thistle.

Where is Carduus lobulatus found?

Carduus lobulatus is found in Europe and North Africa.

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