Scolymus hispanicus
Common Goldenthistle, Golden Thistle
Also known as: Scolymus angiospermos Gaertn., 1791 +5 more
- Scolymus angiospermos Gaertn., 1791
- Scolymus hispanicus subsp. occidentalis F.M.Vázquez
- Scolymus hispanicus var. aggregatus (Ruch.) Vásquez
- Scolymus hispanicus var. hispanicus
- Scolymus perennis Gérard ex Steud.
- Scolymus vivax Sauvages ex DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Scolymus hispanicus (commonly known as Common goldenthistle or Golden Thistle) is an annual within the Asteraceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Macaronesia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, North Caucasus, Palestine, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, Yugoslavia
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)
Alabama, California, Germany, Great Britain, New South Wales, New York, Pennsylvania, Victoria
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms