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Carlina acanthifolia

acanthus-leaved thistle

Synonyms
Carlina cynara
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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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