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Plumeless thistles (Carduus)
Plumeless thistless are flowering plants also known as plumeless thistles. The Latin name comes from the word card, which is a spiked device used to comb fiber. Their flower heads are usually purple, pink, or white. These plants are often toxic or noxious and are considered to be invasive weeds in many parts of the world.
Lifespan
Biennial
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Attributes of Plumeless thistles
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Plumeless thistles
Distribution of Plumeless thistles
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Distribution Map of Plumeless thistles
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Plumeless thistles
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The genus plumeless thistles comprises of thistle-like plants known for their spiny leaves and stems. They generally require full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil. Adequate water is necessary, but plumeless thistles is drought tolerant once established. It prefers temperate climates and doesn't thrive in extreme temperatures. Common challenges include aphids and powdery mildew. Seasonally, plumeless thistles may need protection from harsh winter conditions and benefits from the deadheading of spent blooms in summer to promote additional flowering.
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8 most common species：
Nodding thistle
Nodding thistle (Carduus nutans) is a plant species native to Europe and Asia. The nodding thistle is considered an invasive species in North America, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. It has been eradicated in Southern California.
Italian thistle
Italian thistle (*Carduus pycnocephalus*) is a summer annual that blooms from winter to summer with small but showy purple or pink flowers. The seeds from this plant are edible, and each flower produces approximately 200 seeds. It prefers to grow in full sun and well-drained soil.
Spiny plumeless thistle
Found mainly in open grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides, Carduus acanthoides is distinguished by its spiny stems and purple flowers. It's native to Europe and Asia, but it's listed as an invasive plant in many regions in North America.
Alpine thistle
Alpine thistle (Carduus defloratus) is one of many members of the thistle family. It is named defloratus, which means "reclined" or "withered" in Latin, because of the angle of the purple flower head. This wildflower is pollinated by bees and butterflies. You'll find this thistle growing in dry limestone meadows, open woodlands, and rocky inclines.
Curly plumeless thistle
Curly plumeless thistle (Carduus crispus), also known as welted thistle, is a biennial herb from Europe and Asia. In spite of its appearance, it is a member of the daisy family. After being imported to North America, it spread and is considered a noxious weed. Curly plumeless thistle is a favorite of painted lady caterpillars and honeybees.
Carduus nigrescens
Carduus nigrescens is a type of plumeless thistle that produces bright purple buds and spiky green leaves. This herbaceous perennial is often considered a noxious weed as it quickly takes over disturbed land. Goldfinches are frequent visitors to this plant as they adore its seeds.
Slender thistle
Out of its native region, the slender thistle is considered an invasive weed that significantly reduces the quality of forage pastures. It tends to appear in disturbed sites as well, like parking lots and along roads. This impressive thistle can grow up to 2 m tall and often grows together with the Shore slender thistle (Carduus pycnocephalus).
Great marsh thistle
Great marsh thistle is a summer-blooming, thorny herbaceous perennial which is noted for its broad leaves and clustering flowers. Great marsh thistle is a self-supporting tall wildflower that naturally occurs in alpine areas along waterways.
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Nodding thistle
Nodding thistle
Nodding thistle (Carduus nutans) is a plant species native to Europe and Asia. The nodding thistle is considered an invasive species in North America, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. It has been eradicated in Southern California.
Italian thistle
Italian thistle
Italian thistle (*Carduus pycnocephalus*) is a summer annual that blooms from winter to summer with small but showy purple or pink flowers. The seeds from this plant are edible, and each flower produces approximately 200 seeds. It prefers to grow in full sun and well-drained soil.
Spiny plumeless thistle
Spiny plumeless thistle
Found mainly in open grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides, Carduus acanthoides is distinguished by its spiny stems and purple flowers. It's native to Europe and Asia, but it's listed as an invasive plant in many regions in North America.
Alpine thistle
Alpine thistle
Alpine thistle (Carduus defloratus) is one of many members of the thistle family. It is named defloratus, which means "reclined" or "withered" in Latin, because of the angle of the purple flower head. This wildflower is pollinated by bees and butterflies. You'll find this thistle growing in dry limestone meadows, open woodlands, and rocky inclines.
Curly plumeless thistle
Curly plumeless thistle
Curly plumeless thistle (Carduus crispus), also known as welted thistle, is a biennial herb from Europe and Asia. In spite of its appearance, it is a member of the daisy family. After being imported to North America, it spread and is considered a noxious weed. Curly plumeless thistle is a favorite of painted lady caterpillars and honeybees.
Carduus nigrescens
Carduus nigrescens
Carduus nigrescens is a type of plumeless thistle that produces bright purple buds and spiky green leaves. This herbaceous perennial is often considered a noxious weed as it quickly takes over disturbed land. Goldfinches are frequent visitors to this plant as they adore its seeds.
Slender thistle
Slender thistle
Out of its native region, the slender thistle is considered an invasive weed that significantly reduces the quality of forage pastures. It tends to appear in disturbed sites as well, like parking lots and along roads. This impressive thistle can grow up to 2 m tall and often grows together with the Shore slender thistle (Carduus pycnocephalus).
Great marsh thistle
Great marsh thistle
Great marsh thistle is a summer-blooming, thorny herbaceous perennial which is noted for its broad leaves and clustering flowers. Great marsh thistle is a self-supporting tall wildflower that naturally occurs in alpine areas along waterways.
Carduus cephalanthus
Carduus cephalanthus
Carduus cephalanthus is a thistle-like perennial with spiny, deeply lobed leaves and spherical purple flower heads that bloom in late summer. This distinctive plant thrives in open areas, where its height of up to 1.5 meters helps it capture sunlight and attract pollinators such as butterflies and bees. Carduus cephalanthus's robust root system allows it to endure in well-drained soils, making it a resilient addition to wildflower meadows and natural gardens.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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More Genus
Plumeless thistles
Carduus
Plumeless thistless are flowering plants also known as plumeless thistles. The Latin name comes from the word card, which is a spiked device used to comb fiber. Their flower heads are usually purple, pink, or white. These plants are often toxic or noxious and are considered to be invasive weeds in many parts of the world.
Lifespan
Biennial
Key Facts About Plumeless thistles
Feedback
Attributes of Plumeless thistles
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Plumeless thistles
Distribution of Plumeless thistles
Feedback
Distribution Map of Plumeless thistles
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Plumeless thistles
Feedback
The genus plumeless thistles comprises of thistle-like plants known for their spiny leaves and stems. They generally require full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil. Adequate water is necessary, but plumeless thistles is drought tolerant once established. It prefers temperate climates and doesn't thrive in extreme temperatures. Common challenges include aphids and powdery mildew. Seasonally, plumeless thistles may need protection from harsh winter conditions and benefits from the deadheading of spent blooms in summer to promote additional flowering.
Exploring the Plumeless thistles Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Nodding thistle
Nodding thistle (Carduus nutans) is a plant species native to Europe and Asia. The nodding thistle is considered an invasive species in North America, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. It has been eradicated in Southern California.
Italian thistle
Italian thistle (*Carduus pycnocephalus*) is a summer annual that blooms from winter to summer with small but showy purple or pink flowers. The seeds from this plant are edible, and each flower produces approximately 200 seeds. It prefers to grow in full sun and well-drained soil.
Spiny plumeless thistle
Found mainly in open grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides, Carduus acanthoides is distinguished by its spiny stems and purple flowers. It's native to Europe and Asia, but it's listed as an invasive plant in many regions in North America.
Alpine thistle
Alpine thistle (Carduus defloratus) is one of many members of the thistle family. It is named defloratus, which means "reclined" or "withered" in Latin, because of the angle of the purple flower head. This wildflower is pollinated by bees and butterflies. You'll find this thistle growing in dry limestone meadows, open woodlands, and rocky inclines.
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All Species of Plumeless thistles
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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