Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plumosus
ID:
94686

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pomel) Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094015

Common Names

  • Plume Thistle
  • Carthamus lanatus
  • Carthamus plumosus

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Synonyms

  • Carduncellus plumosus plumosus [unknown]
  • Carduncellus plumosus ilicifolius (Pomel) Batt. [unknown]
  • Carduncellus atlanticus Coss. & Durieu ex Coss. [unknown]
  • Carduncellus atlanticus Bonnet & Barratte [unknown]
  • Carduncellus plumosus Pomel [unknown]

Description

Carthamus plumosus (also called Plume Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a terminal flower head. The leaves are oblong and have a toothed margin. The flowers are yellow and have five petals. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Carthamus plumosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carthamus plumosus is a bright yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carthamus plumosus is a hardy annual that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or by taking stem cuttings in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Carthamus plumosus

Carthamus plumosus is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Carthamus plumosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carthamus plumosus?

Carthamus plumosus

What is the natural habitat of Carthamus plumosus?

Carthamus plumosus is native to the steppes of Central Asia.

What is the best soil type for Carthamus plumosus?

Carthamus plumosus prefers well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils.

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-5022: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Auguste Pomel (1821-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pomel' in the authors string.