Carduus cernuus
At a glance
- Lifecycle
- Biennial
- Exposure
- Full sun
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in a sunny position in ordinary garden soil.
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in situ.
Edible uses
Pith of stem - boiled.
Material uses
The seed of all species of thistles yields a good oil by expression. No details of potential yields etc are given[K].
Habitat
Not known
Native range
E. Asia - Siberia.
Same genus
- Welted thistle (Carduus crispus)
- Italian plumeless thistle (Carduus pycnocephalus)
- Slender thistle (Carduus tenuiflorus)
- Alpine thistle (Carduus defloratus)
- Masked thistle (Carduus personata)
- Needle-like thistle (Carduus acicularis)
- Head-flowered thistle (Carduus cephalanthus)
- Vivarais thistle (Carduus vivariensis)