Carduus acanthoides
Common names
plumeless thistle
Family
Asteraceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledonous composites
Conservation status
Not applicable
Similar taxa
Capitula erect, (1)-1.5-(2) x 1.5-2 cm; outer and middle involucral bracts evenly tapered from base, with erecto-patent apices; corolla (12)-14-18 mm long; pappus 11-14 mm long.
Flower colours
Violet/Purple
Year naturalised
1896
Origin
Europe
Etymology
carduus: From the Greek word kardos which means thistle.