Carduus tenuiflorus
Italian Thistle, Seaside Thistle
Other regional names: Slender Thistle +1 more
- Slender Thistle
- Winged Plumeless Thistle
Also known as: Carduus pycnocephalus var. corbariensis (Timb.-Lagr. & Thévenau) Rouy +2 more
- Carduus pycnocephalus var. corbariensis (Timb.-Lagr. & Thévenau) Rouy
- Carduus pycnocephalus var. spinulosus Pau
- Carduus tenuiflorus var. tenuiflorus
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Carduus tenuiflorus (commonly known as Italian thistle or Seaside Thistle) is an annual or biennial within the Asteraceae family. It is found natively in Africa and Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Belgium, Canary Is., Corse, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Madeira, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia
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)
Bolivia, California, Cape Provinces, Germany, KwaZulu-Natal, New South Wales, Norfolk Is., Northern Provinces, Norway, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Poland, Queensland, South Australia, Sweden, Tasmania, Texas, Uruguay, Victoria, West Himalaya, Western Australia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms