Carduus crispus subsp. multiflorus
Broad Winged Thistle
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Indigenous to Europe, Carduus crispus subsp. multiflorus (commonly known as Broad-winged Thistle) is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Carduus crispus, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
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)
Ireland
Base Species & Variations