Difference between revisions of "Scolymus hispanicus"

Linnaeus

Sp. Pl. 2: 813. 1753.

Common names: Golden thistle Spanish salsify or oyster
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Revision as of 20:16, 16 December 2019

Biennials or perennials. Stem wings not continuous, margins spinose, little, if at all, white or thickened. Leaf blades 40–200 × 15–70 mm, margins little, if at all white or thickened. Involucres 15–20 × 8–10 mm, larger in fruit. Phyllaries lanceolate, glabrous. Cypsela/palea units ± orbiculate to ovate, 3–5 mm; pappi of 2–4 setiform-aristate scales plus 0–4 muticous to lanceolate scales. 2n = 20.


Phenology: Flowering Jul.
Habitat: Disturbed sites
Elevation: 0–100 m

Distribution

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Ala., Calif., N.Y., Pa., Europe.

Discussion

In the Mediterranean region, Scolymus hispanicus is used (or has been used) as a medicinal herb and root vegetable. It is considered to be a noxious weed in the United States.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

None.