Onopordum illyricum subsp. illyricum
Also known as: Onopordum acanthium subsp. illyricum (L.) Bonnier & Layens +8 more
- Onopordum acanthium subsp. illyricum (L.) Bonnier & Layens
- Onopordum elongatum Lam.
- Onopordum elongatum var. elongatum
- Onopordum excelsum Salisb.
- Onopordum illyricum f. cardunculus (Boiss.) Rouy
- Onopordum illyricum subsp. eu-illyricum (L.) Arènes
- Onopordum illyricum var. giganteum Mutel
- Onopordum libanoticum Boiss. & C.I.Blanche
- Onopordum orientale Mill.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial.
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Onopordum illyricum subsp. illyricum is a biennial within the Asteraceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia and Europe. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Onopordum illyricum, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
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, Corse, France, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Spain, Turkey, 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)
California, New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria
Base Species & Variations