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Carthamus persicus

Synonyms
Carthamus flavescens hort.

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Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Carthamus

Genus description

Carthamus can be annuals or perennials, with pinnately lobed, spiny-toothed leaves and thistle-like orange or yellow flower-heads in summer

Name status

Correct

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