Carduus acanthoides subsp. acanthoides
Plumeless Thistle, Spiny Plumeless Thistle
Other regional names: Welted Thistle
- Welted Thistle
Also known as: Carduus acanthoides f. albiflorus L.Gross +18 more
- Carduus acanthoides f. albiflorus L.Gross
- Carduus acanthoides f. albiflorus L.Gross ex Hegi
- Carduus acanthoides f. ochranthus (Wallr.) Hegi
- Carduus acanthoides subsp. polyacanthus Rchb.
- Carduus acanthoides var. albiflorus (Schur) Simonk.
- Carduus acanthoides var. albiflorus Hampe
- Carduus acanthoides var. involucratus Döll
- Carduus acanthoides var. microcephalus Peterm.
- Carduus acanthoides var. ochranthus Wallr.
- Carduus acanthoides var. polyacanthos Hampe
- Carduus acanthoides var. polyanthus (Rchb.) Hegi
- Carduus acanthoides var. submitis (Neilr.) Hegi
- Carduus acanthoides var. thessalus (Boiss. & Heldr.) Boiss.
- Carduus acuminatus Gaudin ex Rchb.
- Carduus camporum Boiss.
- Carduus crispus subsp. acanthoides (L.) Berher
- Carduus crispus var. litigiosus Gren. & Godr.
- Carduus fortior Klokov
- Carduus murfatlarii Nyár. & Prodan
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Carduus acanthoides subsp. acanthoides (commonly known as Plumeless-Thistle or Spiny Plumeless-Thistle) is a herbaceous perennial within the Asteraceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Carduus acanthoides, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, China, Eastern Asia, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Inner Mongolia, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Korea, Krym, Libya, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Qinghai, Romania, South European Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, Tibet, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, West Himalaya, Xinjiang, 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)
Altay, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Great Britain, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Ireland, Kansas, Khabarovsk, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Brunswick, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Primorye, Québec, Rhode I., South Dakota, Uruguay, Vermont, Victoria, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Base Species & Variations