Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigrescens
ID:
124667

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vill.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1779

Citation Micro:
Prosp. Hist. Pl. Dauphiné : 30 (1779)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123996

Common Names

  • Black Thistle
  • Black Knapweed
  • Black Cat's-ears

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Description

Carduus nigrescens (also called Black Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem with a yellow flower head. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus nigrescens is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a filler in flower arrangements and bouquets. The plant is known for its attractive foliage and long-lasting flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carduus nigrescens sub. nigrescens
Carduus nigrescens sub. assoi Willk.
Carduus nigrescens sub. hispanicus (Franco) O.Bolòs & Vigo
Carduus nigrescens sub. vivariens (Jord.) Bonnier & Layens
Carduus nigrescens sub. australis (Nyman) Greuter

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carduus nigrescens has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in a head-like shape. The seeds are small and oval-shaped with a black color. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus nigrescens is an easy-to-grow perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Carduus nigrescens

Carduus nigrescens can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Carduus nigrescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus nigrescens?

Carduus nigrescens

What type of plant is Carduus nigrescens?

Herbaceous plant

Where is Carduus nigrescens found?

Europe

Species in the Carduus genus

Carduus afromontanus, Carduus solteszii, Carduus tenuiflorus, Carduus broteroi, Carduus millefolius, Carduus nawaschini, Carduus volutarioides, Carduus angusticeps, Carduus cephalanthus, Carduus myriacanthus, Carduus weizensis, Carduus getulus, Carduus pumilus, Carduus turocensis, Carduus macracanthus, Carduus affinis, Carduus spachianus, Carduus crispus, Carduus transcaspicus, Carduus fissurae, Carduus martinezii, Carduus rechingerianus, Carduus acanthocephalus, Carduus fasciculiflorus, Carduus chrysacanthus, Carduus kerneri, Carduus cantabricus, Carduus acicularis, Carduus pycnocephalus, Carduus budaianus, Carduus argyroa, Carduus schimperi, Carduus meonanthus, Carduus onopordioides, Carduus lobulatus, Carduus kumaunensis, Carduus bourgaei, Carduus aurosicus, Carduus arvaticus, Carduus modestii, Carduus seminudus, Carduus peisonis, Carduus dahuricus, Carduus ibicensis, Carduus keniensis, Carduus macrocephalus, Carduus membranaceus, Carduus leptocephalus, Carduus leptocladus, Carduus maroccanus,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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