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].

Propagation Notes: Seed - surface sow in a cold frame in the spring. The seed usually germinates in 4 - 8 weeks at 15°c[138]. As soon as they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out into their permanent positions in the summer.

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