Carduus cernuus
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Basic Information
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
Genus: carduus
Plant ID (slug): carduus-cernuus
Numeric ID: 25394
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Carduus cernuus is a BIENNIAL growing to 0.9 m (3ft). It is in flower from May to August, and the seeds ripen from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - Siberia.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Oil Stem Edible Uses: Oil Pith of stem - boiled[105, 177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Carduus cernuus