Species
Carduus acanthoides
Etymology
Carduus: From the Greek word kardos which means thistle.
Common Name(s)
plumeless Thistle
Family
Asteraceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs - Composites
Similar Taxa
Capitula erect, (1)-1.5-(2) x 1.5-2 cm; outer and middle involucral bracts evenly tapered from base, with erecto-patent apices; corolla (12)-14-18 mm long; pappus 11-14 mm long.
Flower Colours
Violet / Purple
Year Naturalised
1896
Origin
Europe
This page last updated on 30 Jul 2014