Carthamus glaucus
Glaucous Star Thistle, Glaucous Thistle
Other regional names: Mediterranean Thistle
- Mediterranean Thistle
Also known as: Carthamus glaucus var. glaucus +1 more
- Carthamus glaucus var. glaucus
- Carthamus syriacus (Boiss.) Čelak., 1885
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Carthamus glaucus (commonly known as Glaucous Star Thistle or Glaucous Thistle) is an annual belonging to the Asteraceae family. Originating in Africa, 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)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, North Caucasus, Palestine, Sinai, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Ukraine
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)
France
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms