Carlina vulgaris Carline thistle (Compositae)

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Carlina vulgaris
Carline thistle
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The Carlina vulgaris plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Carline thistle.

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Latin Name:  Carlina vulgaris
Common Name:  Carline thistle
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.45   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Poor soils[200] on dry banks and pastures[4], especially on chalk[13, 17].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in a sunny position in ordinary garden soil[1]. Prefers an alkaline soil[138]. Prefers a poor soil[4, 200]. Plants are hardy to about -15°c[200]. The presence of this species in a meadow usually indicates a poor sandy soil[4]. This species resents root disturbance, it should be planted into its final position as soon as possible[138].

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