Carthamus oxyacanthus
Carthamus, Jeweled Distaff Thistle
Other regional names: Wild Safflower
- Wild Safflower
Also known as: Carduus flavescens Willd., 1803 +3 more
- Carduus flavescens Willd., 1803
- Carthamus oxyacantha subsp. noeana Sostak., 1947
- Carthamus oxyacantha subsp. oxyacantha
- Carthamus oxyacanthus subsp. noeana Sostak.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Carthamus oxyacanthus (commonly known as Carthamus or Jeweled Distaff Thistle) is an annual within the Asteraceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, West Himalaya
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)
Germany