Notobasis syriaca
Syrian Thistle
Also known as: Carduus firmus Steud. +15 more
- Carduus firmus Steud.
- Carduus obvallatus Salzm., 1821
- Carduus syriacus L.
- Chamaepeuce firma (C.Presl) DC.
- Cirsium bracteatum Link
- Cirsium cynaroides Lam.
- Cirsium firmum (C.Presl) Arcang.
- Cirsium syriacum (L.) Gaertn.
- Cirsium syriacum var. bracteatum (Link) Rouy
- Cirsium syriacum var. latifolium (DC.) Cout.
- Cnicus firmus C.Presl
- Cnicus syriacus (L.) Roth
- Cnicus syriacus (L.) Willd.
- Lamyra firma (J.Presl & C.Presl) Soják
- Mariana maculata (Moench) Samp.
- Notobasis syriaca var. latifolia DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Notobasis syriaca (commonly known as Syrian Thistle) is an annual belonging to the Asteraceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Austria, Ethiopia, Great Britain, Victoria