Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cespitosus
ID:
30083

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Batt.) Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 33(1): 53 (2003) (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029412

Common Names

  • Carthamus Cespitosus
  • Cespitosus Safflower
  • Cespitosus Thistle

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Description

Carthamus cespitosus (also called woolly-leaved thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and leaves that are covered in a white, woolly hair. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Carthamus cespitosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The leaves can be used as a tea substitute and the plant is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carthamus cespitosus is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carthamus cespitosus is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist soil. Cultivation is best done in well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Carthamus cespitosus

Carthamus cespitosus can be found in the southwestern United States, from California to Arizona.

Carthamus cespitosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carthamus cespitosus?

Carthamus cespitosus

What is the common name of Carthamus cespitosus?

Tufted Safflower

What is the natural habitat of Carthamus cespitosus?

Carthamus cespitosus is found in dry, open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Species in the Carthamus genus

Carthamus duvauxii, Carthamus dianius, Carthamus turkestanicus, Carthamus strictus, Carthamus gypsicola, Carthamus fruticosus, Carthamus arborescens, Carthamus pomelianus, Carthamus reboudianus, Carthamus multifidus, Carthamus lucens, Carthamus hispanicus, Carthamus mareoticus, Carthamus carduncellus, Carthamus tinctorius, Carthamus helenioides, Carthamus reboudianus, Carthamus cespitosus, Carthamus pomelianus, Carthamus rechingeri, Carthamus nitidus, Carthamus catrouxii, Carthamus pectinatus, Carthamus caeruleus, Carthamus chouletteanus, Carthamus faurei, Carthamus ilicifolius, Carthamus mitissimus, Carthamus tenuis, Carthamus balearicus, Carthamus calvus, Carthamus eriocephalus, Carthamus atractyloides, Carthamus plumosus, Carthamus creticus, Carthamus pinnatus, Carthamus lanatus, Carthamus dentatus, Carthamus leucocaulos, Carthamus tamamschjanae, Carthamus leucocaulos, Carthamus boissieri, Carthamus carthamoides, Carthamus rhiphaeus, Carthamus persicus, Carthamus battandieri, Carthamus glaucus, Carthamus oxyacantha, Carthamus curdicus, Carthamus rhaponticoides,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-128424: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Jules Aimé Battandier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Batt.' in the authors string.