Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canum
ID:
3637

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eig

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Palestine J. Bot., Jerusalem Ser. 2: 193 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002966

Common Names

  • Onopordum canum
  • Woolly Onopordum
  • Woolly Thistle

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Description

Onopordum canum (also called Scotch thistle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a biennial or short-lived perennial plant, growing up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, but is now found throughout the world. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Onopordum canum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onopordum canum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onopordum canum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.

Where to Find Onopordum canum

Onopordum canum can be found in Europe and Asia.

Onopordum canum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onopordum canum?

Onopordum canum

What is the common name of Onopordum canum?

Woolly thistle

Where is Onopordum canum found?

Onopordum canum is found in Europe and Asia

Species in the Onopordum genus

Onopordum glomeratum, Onopordum majori, Onopordum canum, Onopordum wallianum, Onopordum mesatlanticum, Onopordum alexandrinum, Onopordum syriacum, Onopordum davisii, Onopordum sarrafii, Onopordum myriacanthum, Onopordum erectum, Onopordum boissierianum, Onopordum anatolicum, Onopordum micropterum, Onopordum espinae, Onopordum palaestinum, Onopordum carmanicum, Onopordum bolivari, Onopordum cynarocephalum, Onopordum caricum, Onopordum blancheanum, Onopordum espinae, Onopordum brevicaule, Onopordum eriocephalum, Onopordum cyprium, Onopordum dyris, Onopordum sirsangense, Onopordum tauricum, Onopordum acaulon, Onopordum cinereum, Onopordum platylepis, Onopordum cyrenaicum, Onopordum arabicum, Onopordum longissimum, Onopordum corymbosum, Onopordum macracanthum, Onopordum teddianum, Onopordum carduiforme, Onopordum carduchorum, Onopordum laconicum, Onopordum minor, Onopordum seravschanicum, Onopordum nervosum, Onopordum illyricum, Onopordum turcicum, Onopordum leptolepis, Onopordum spinosissimum, Onopordum algeriense, Onopordum macronervosum, Onopordum humile,

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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