Onopordum illyricum
Illyrian Cottonthistle, Illyrian Thistle
Also known as: Onopordon illyricum L. +3 more
- Onopordon illyricum L.
- Onopordum delortii Timb.
- Onopordum illyricum subsp. arabicum (L.) Thell.
- Onopordum illyricum var. spinosissimum Rouy, 1905
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial.
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Onopordum illyricum (commonly known as Illyrian cottonthistle or Illyrian Thistle) is a biennial within the Asteraceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia and Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Baleares, Bulgaria, Corse, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Turkey, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California, New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms