Carthamus leucocaulos
Glaucous Star Thistle, White Stem Distaff Thistle
Other regional names: Whitestem Distaff Thistle +1 more
- Whitestem Distaff Thistle
- Yellow Distaff Thistle
Also known as: ? leucocaulon Sm. +5 more
- ? leucocaulon Sm.
- Atractylis leucophaea Gaertn.
- Carthamus leucophaeus (Gaertn.) Thell.
- Kentrophyllum album Cass.
- Kentrophyllum leucocaulon (Sm.) DC.
- Onobroma leucocaulon (Sm.) Spreng.
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Originating in Temperate Asia and Europe, Carthamus leucocaulos (commonly known as Glaucous Star Thistle or White-Stem Distaff Thistle) is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family.
Macro Climate
Unspecified
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
East Aegean Is., Greece, Kriti
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)
Belgium, California, France, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia