Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumilus
ID:
10777

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
gcc

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 167 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010106

Common Names

  • Carduus pumilus
  • Dwarf Thistle
  • Low Thistle

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Description

Carduus pumilus (also called Dwarf Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial flowering plant native to Europe. It has purple flowers and spiny, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, open areas such as meadows and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus pumilus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carduus pumilus has small, yellow flowers with spiny bracts. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus pumilus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It is not suitable for containers.

Where to Find Carduus pumilus

Carduus pumilus can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Carduus pumilus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus pumilus?

Carduus pumilus

What type of plant is Carduus pumilus?

Carduus pumilus is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.

Where is Carduus pumilus native to?

Carduus pumilus is native to Mexico and Central America.

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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