Carthamus dentatus
Toothed Thistle
Also known as: Carthamus dentatus var. brachypappus (Cand.) Rech., 1943 +2 more
- Carthamus dentatus var. brachypappus (Cand.) Rech., 1943
- Carthamus dentatus var. dentatus
- Kentrophyllum dentatum (Vahl) Tausch
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Carthamus dentatus (commonly known as Toothed Thistle) is an annual belonging to the Asteraceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bulgaria, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Greece, Iraq, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, 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)
New South Wales, Victoria
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms