Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macracanthus
ID:
13203

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kazmi

Source:
gcc

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München v. 164 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012532

Common Names

  • Carduus macracanthus
  • Large-Spined Thistle
  • Large-Spined Plumeless Thistle

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Description

Carduus macracanthus (also called Musk Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a tall, spiny stem and produces purple thistle-like flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus macracanthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat liver and gallbladder diseases, as well as to reduce inflammation and improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Carduus macracanthus flower is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus macracanthus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in zones 4-8.

Where to Find Carduus macracanthus

Carduus macracanthus is native to Europe and can be found in dry, grassy areas, such as meadows and pastures.

Carduus macracanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus macracanthus?

Carduus macracanthus

What is the common name of Carduus macracanthus?

Large-spined Thistle

What type of plant is Carduus macracanthus?

Herb

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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