Carduus crispus

Carduus crispus

Taxobox
name = "Carduus crispus"


image_width = 250px
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Magnoliopsida
ordo = Asterales
familia = Asteraceae
tribus = Cynareae
genus = "Carduus"
species = "C. crispus"
binomial = "Carduus crispus"
binomial_authority = L.

"Carduus crispus" or Welted thistle is a member of the daisy family Asteraceae. It is a favorite foodplant of caterpillars of the Painted Lady ("Vanessa cardui"), which derives its specific name from their preference for thistles. It's also said to hold alterative and anodyne properties in its roots.


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