Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cynaroides
ID:
97226

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Dittrich

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Candollea 26(1): 98 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096555

Common Names

  • Cynaroid Thistle
  • Cynaroid's Thistle
  • Cynaroides Thistle

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Synonyms

  • Cirsium cynaroides Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cirsium inerme Link [unknown]
  • Carduus centauroides L. [unknown]
  • Cnicus cynaroides Willd. [unknown]
  • Pternix cynarioides Raf. [unknown]
  • Lamyra cynaroides (Lam.) Soják [unknown]
  • Eriolepis lanigera Cass. [unknown]

Description

Lamyropsis cynaroides (also called giant thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has purple flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in meadows, pastures, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lamyropsis cynaroides is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lamyropsis cynaroides has yellow, daisy-like flowers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lamyropsis cynaroides is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is easily grown in moist soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring for germination the following summer.

Where to Find Lamyropsis cynaroides

Lamyropsis cynaroides can be found in parts of the Mediterranean region.

Lamyropsis cynaroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lamyropsis cynaroides?

Lamyropsis cynaroides

What is the common name of Lamyropsis cynaroides?

Artichoke Thistle

Where is Lamyropsis cynaroides found?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

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-52697: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Manfred Dittrich (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dittrich' in the authors string.