Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Cass.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 40: 188 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038797
Common Names
- Picnomon acarna
- Common Picnomon
- Hedgehog-fruited Picnomon
Synonyms
- Carthamus canescens Lam. [unknown]
- Carduus acarna L. [unknown]
- Picnomon spinosum St.-Lag. [unknown]
- Cirsium acarna Moench [unknown]
- Cnicus acarna L. [unknown]
Description
Picnomon acarna (also called common picnomon, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has white and yellow flowers, and is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in grasslands, chaparral, and other dry areas.
Uses & Benefits
Picnomon acarna is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers and is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Picnomon acarna has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are covered in white hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Picnomon acarna is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Picnomon acarna
Picnomon acarna is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the countries of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Picnomon acarna FAQ
What is the scientific name of Picnomon acarna?
Picnomon acarna
What is the common name of Picnomon acarna?
Common Picnomon
Where is Picnomon acarna native to?
Africa
Species in the Picnomon genus
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,