Onopordum blancheanum, commonly known as Cotton Thistle, is a striking biennial herb native to the Middle East, recognized for its large, spiny leaves and showy, thistle-like flower heads. This species typically thrives in arid and semi-arid regions, often found in disturbed…
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Cotton Thistle (Onopordum blancheanum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Onopordum |
| Species | Onopordum blancheanum |
Similar in genus Onopordum
