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Cynara tournefortii

Cynara tournefortii Boiss. & Reut.
Cynara tournefortii
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Cynara tournefortii is a species in the genus Cynara, belonging to the family Asteraceae. It was first described in 1842 by Boiss. & Reut.

Description

Cynara tournefortii is native to regions including Portugal Continental, Morocco, Portugal, and Spain. As a member of the Asteraceae family, it shares characteristics with other plants in this group, such as composite flower heads. The species is part of the Cynara genus, which includes other notable plants like Cynara cardunculus. Its distribution is primarily within the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa.

Distribution

Portugal Continental · Morocco · Portugal · Spain

Synonyms

Arcyna tournefortiiBourgaea tournefortiiCynara macrocephala

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