Status:
valid
Authors:
Danin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 33(2): 254 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066838
Common Names
- Turkish Cotton Thistle
- Onopordum Turcicum
- Cotton Thistle
Description
Onopordum turcicum (also called Turkish Onopordum, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, yellow flower head on a long, hollow stem. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Onopordum turcicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Onopordum turcicum are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onopordum turcicum can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Onopordum turcicum
Onopordum turcicum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, rocky soils. It is commonly found in Turkey, Greece, and other parts of the Middle East.
Onopordum turcicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onopordum turcicum?
Onopordum turcicum
What is the common name of Onopordum turcicum?
Turkish cotton thistle
What is the family of Onopordum turcicum?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Onopordum turcicum?
Mesic to dry prairies, savannas, and disturbed sites
What is the native range of Onopordum turcicum?
Eastern and central United States
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,