Carlina racemosa

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Carlina racemosa
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Carlina
Species:
C. racemosa
Binomial name
Carlina racemosa
L.
Synonyms
  • Carlina reboudiana Pomel
  • Carlina subfusca Nyman
  • Carlina sulphurea Desf.
  • Mitina sulphurea (Desf.) Cass.

Carlina racemosa is a species of annual thistle in the family Asteraceae, found across the Mediterranean region. It occurs mainly in wetlands and grasslands (non-alpine, non-saline). [1]

Description

Carlina racemosa is a spiny, spindly plant with simple, broad leaves and achenes. It can grow up to 0.29 m. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Carlina racemosa". floraveg.eu.