Status:
valid
Authors:
Gaertn.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1791
Citation Micro:
Fruct. Sem. Pl. ii. 354.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019519
Common Names
- Rhagadiolus
- Edulis
- Edible Thistle
Synonyms
- Lampsana edulis (Gaertn.) Oken [unknown]
- Rhagadiolus edulis integrifolius Bisch. [unknown]
- Rhagadiolus stellatus edulis (Gaertn.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
Description
Rhagadiolus edulis (also called Edible Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and purple flowers that form a flat-topped inflorescence.
Uses & Benefits
Rhagadiolus edulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhagadiolus edulis is a small, yellow-orange composite flower head with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a few short, sparsely-branched hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhagadiolus edulis is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root clumps. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Rhagadiolus edulis
Rhagadiolus edulis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also cultivated in some parts of the world.
Rhagadiolus edulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhagadiolus edulis?
Rhagadiolus edulis
What type of plant is Rhagadiolus edulis?
It is an annual herb
Where is Rhagadiolus edulis found?
It is native to the Mediterranean region
Species in the Rhagadiolus genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,