Plant Details
:Common Name
Plymouth thistle
:Scientific Name
Carduus pycnocephalus
:Introduction
Carduus pycnocephalus, with common names including Italian thistle, Italian plumeless thistle, and Plymouth thistle, is a species of thistle. It is native to: the Mediterranean region in southern Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia; East Europe and the Caucasus; and the Indian Subcontinent.
: Details
A winter annual, Carduus pycnocephalus stems range from 8 inches (20 cm) to 6.6 feet (2.0 m), and are glabrous to slightly wooly. The multiple stems are winged with spines.
Essential Oils
| Serial No. | Essential Oil Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Carduus pycnocephalus essential oil |
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