Other common names
stemless thistle, ysagallen ddigoes
Synonyms
Cnicus acaulis
Carduus acaulis
A low-growing perennial, with a spreading rosette of stiff, spiny, divided glossy green leaves. In summer, produces thistle-like flowers that are usually solitary and stemless, with clusters of tubular, violet-coloured petals, and are followed by fluffy white seed heads
Max Height
Up to 10 cm
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres