Status:
valid
Authors:
Juz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 3: 316 (1937), hybr.? (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073033
Common Names
- Cousinia cana
- Hoary Cousinia
- Grey Cousinia
Description
Cousinia cana (also called Cushion Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia cana is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cousinia cana is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia cana is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a sunny location.
Where to Find Cousinia cana
Cousinia cana can be found in the Middle East and Central Asia.
Cousinia cana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia cana?
Cousinia cana
What are the common names of Cousinia cana?
Woolly thistle, hairy thistle
What is the growth habit of Cousinia cana?
Cousinia cana is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall
Species in the Cousinia genus
Cousinia peduncularis,
Cousinia ortholepis,
Cousinia sagittata,
Cousinia stenophylla,
Cousinia fetissowi,
Cousinia amoena,
Cousinia porphyrostephana,
Cousinia griffithiana,
Cousinia polycephala,
Cousinia falconeri,
Cousinia erivanensis,
Cousinia hypoleuca,
Cousinia pseudolanata,
Cousinia albertoregelia,
Cousinia eriobasis,
Cousinia glabriseta,
Cousinia kerstanii,
Cousinia sakawensis,
Cousinia subscaposa,
Cousinia stricta,
Cousinia oopoda,
Cousinia bienerti,
Cousinia chejrabadensis,
Cousinia polytimetica,
Cousinia novissima,
Cousinia kuramensis,
Cousinia dubia,
Cousinia pulchra,
Cousinia cavarae,
Cousinia heterogenetos,
Cousinia scariosa,
Cousinia pygmaea,
Cousinia mucida,
Cousinia agelocephala,
Cousinia pseudostenolepis,
Cousinia tscherneviae,
Cousinia longifolia,
Cousinia cymbolepis,
Cousinia linczewskii,
Cousinia ecbatanensis,
Cousinia pichleriana,
Cousinia stahliana,
Cousinia arctotidifolia,
Cousinia hybrida,
Cousinia omphalodes,
Cousinia tedshenica,
Cousinia arenaria,
Cousinia alaica,
Cousinia syrdarjensis,
Cousinia crassipes,
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,