Onopordum arenarium
Onopordum arenarium (Desf.) Pomel
Onopordum arenarium is a species in the genus Onopordum, belonging to the family Asteraceae. It was first described in 1874 by Pomel, based on earlier work by Desf. The plant is native to North Africa, occurring in Algeria, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia.
Description
Onopordum arenarium is a member of the thistle genus Onopordum, part of the daisy family Asteraceae. The species is distributed across several North African countries, including Algeria, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia. It was formally published in 1874 by the botanist Pomel, who revised the earlier classification by Desf. This species is part of a group of plants commonly known for their spiny leaves and showy flower heads typical of the Asteraceae family.
Distribution
Algeria · Libya · Morocco · Tunisia
Synonyms
Carduus arenariusOnopordum arenarium var. arenariumOnopordum sibthorpianum var. arenariumOnopordum arenarium var. ramosum
