Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Voy. Bot. Espagne 2: 357 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060105
Common Names
- Onopordum Nervosum
- Scotch Thistle
- Woolly Thistle
Description
Onopordum nervosum (also called Nervous Cotton Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, open areas. It has purple flowers and spiny leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Onopordum nervosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used to make tea.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Onopordum nervosum sub. nervosum
Onopordum nervosum sub. castellanum Gonz.Sierra, Pérez Morales, Penas & Rivas Mart.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onopordum nervosum has large, white, thistle-like flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onopordum nervosum is an annual herb native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Onopordum nervosum
Onopordum nervosum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and France.
Onopordum nervosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onopordum nervosum?
Onopordum nervosum
What is the common name of Onopordum nervosum?
Nerve Thistle
What is the natural habitat of Onopordum nervosum?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,