Status:
valid
Authors:
Gaut.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Cat. Fl. Pyrénées-Orientales: 244 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065812
Common Names
- Vayreda's carline thistle
- Vayreda carline thistle
- Vayreda's thistle
Description
Carlina vayredae (also called Vayreda's Carline Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has spiny, lobed leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Carlina vayredae is a perennial herb that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known for its attractive yellow flowers and its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It is also used to help prevent soil erosion and can be used as a natural fence or barrier.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Carlina vayredae has a flower with white petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carlina vayredae is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky soils and can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Carlina vayredae
Carlina vayredae is found in the Pyrenees Mountains of Spain and France.
Carlina vayredae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carlina vayredae?
Carlina vayredae
What is the common name of Carlina vayredae?
Vayreda's Carline Thistle
What is the natural habitat of Carlina vayredae?
Grassy slopes and meadows
Species in the Carlina genus
Carlina barnebiana,
Carlina bakariensis,
Carlina racemosa,
Carlina kurdica,
Carlina brachylepis,
Carlina guittonneaui,
Carlina falcata,
Carlina corymbosa,
Carlina libanotica,
Carlina biebersteinii,
Carlina szaferi,
Carlina vayredae,
Carlina hispanica,
Carlina lanata,
Carlina salicifolia,
Carlina sitiensis,
Carlina frigida,
Carlina xeranthemoides,
Carlina acanthifolia,
Carlina atlantica,
Carlina acaulis,
Carlina oligocephala,
Carlina diae,
Carlina tragacanthifolia,
Carlina pygmaea,
Carlina canariensis,
Carlina texedae,
Carlina vulgaris,
Carlina sicula,
Carlina graeca,
Carlina involucrata,
Carlina vulgaris,
Carlina curetum,
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,