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Carlina vulgaris

common carline thistle

Other common names
weather thistle
ysgallen siarl
Synonyms
Carlina longifolia
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
No
Genus

Carlina

Genus description

A genus of flowering thistle-like herbs, annuals, perennials, shrubs and dwarf trees with spiny, upright stems and daisy-like brown and golden flowers

Name status

Correct

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