Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
weizensis
ID:
8372

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayek

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Fl. Steiermark ii. 593 (1913), hybr.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007701

Common Names

  • Weiz's Thistle
  • Weiz's Plume Thistle
  • Weiz's Carduus

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Description

Carduus weizensis (also called Weiz's thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus weizensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carduus weizensis is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus weizensis is a biennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a cold frame or in a seedbed.

Where to Find Carduus weizensis

Carduus weizensis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found growing in dry, rocky soils in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Carduus weizensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus weizensis?

Carduus weizensis

What type of plant is Carduus weizensis?

Carduus weizensis is a thistle

Where is Carduus weizensis found?

Carduus weizensis is found in the Mediterranean region

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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