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curly plumeless thistle
Scientific Name: Carduus crispus
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Biennial
Other Names:
Carduus crispus: Curly Plumeless Thistle
Carduus crispus, commonly known as curly plumeless thistle or welted thistle, is a biennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae (daisy) family.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant possesses spines.
Considerations for Children
- This plant possesses spines.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carduus crispus L.
- Common Names: Curly plumeless thistle, welted thistle, curled thistle
- Family: Asteraceae (also known as Compositae), subfamily Carduoideae
- Taxonomic Rank: Magnoliopsida: Asterales: Asteraceae
- Synonyms: curled thistle, curly plumeless-thistle, welted thistle
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Europe and Asia.
- Found in temperate regions of Asia and Europe.
Ecological Role
- Considered an invasive species.
Morphological Characteristics
- Biennial herb.
- Leaves can be wavy or curled, and may have yellow spines along the margins, especially in older rosettes.
- Stems are freely branching with spiny wings.
Additional Information
- Often confused with the spiny plumeless thistle (Carduus acanthoides).
- The root may be slightly toxic.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Serves as a host plant.
Further Resources
- USDA Plants Database: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=CACR2