glaucous star thistle
Carthamus leucocaulos Sm.
Carthamus leucocaulos, known as glaucous star thistle, is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Turkey, Greece, and the Aegean region. The species was published in 1837 and is now found in several regions beyond its native range, including California and Western Australia, where it is considered an introduced noxious weed.
Description
Carthamus leucocaulos is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Turkey, Greece, and the Aegean. The species has been introduced to several regions, including California and Western Australia, where it is classified as a noxious weed. It is also reported in other areas such as Belgium, France, and parts of Australia. The species was first described in 1837 by Sm. and is part of the Carthamus genus.
Other common names
Whitestem distaff thistleyellow distaff thistlewhite-stem distaff thistleglaucous star thistle
Distribution
FR · AU · conterminous 48 United States · Belgium · California · East Aegean Is. · France · Greece · Kriti · South Australia · Victoria · Western Australia
Synonyms
Carthamus leucophaeusCarthamus persicus
