Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitidus
ID:
34169

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 708 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033498

Common Names

  • Carthamus Nitidus
  • Glossy Starthistle
  • Shiny Starthistle

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Synonyms

  • Carthamus leucocauloides Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Carthamus lanatus gracilis Schweinf. [unknown]

Description

Carthamus nitidus (also called Shiny Safflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary flower heads with white ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carthamus nitidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a bee plant to attract bees for pollination.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carthamus nitidus has small yellow flowers and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carthamus nitidus is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Carthamus nitidus

Carthamus nitidus is native to the Mediterranean and is found in France, Italy, and Spain.

Carthamus nitidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carthamus nitidus?

Carthamus nitidus

What is the family of Carthamus nitidus?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Carthamus nitidus?

Shiny Safflower

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,

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