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Carthamus ilicifolius (Pomel) Greuter trib. Cardueae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesCarthamus ilicifolius (Pomel) Greuter trib. Cardueae
BibliographyWilldenowia 33: 53 (2003)
Native RangeAlgeria
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Descriptionleaves entire, obovate, attenuate to petiole, spinose-mucronate-dentate, nitid, coriaceous, capitula solitary, acuminate, spinose
Size8-12cm
Colorblue
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1 month, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsCarduncellus ilicifolius Pomel
Carduncellus plumosus var. ilicifolius (Pomel) Batt.
Territory2 Africa
     20 Northern Africa (ALG Algeria)
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