Carthamus pinnatus Carthamus pinnatus is a species of plant in the family Asteraceae. It is an endemic plant of North Africa. The thorny leaves set in 2 opposite ranks form a basal rosette. Blooms are arranged in with blue-purple flowerheads. This perennial plant produces achenes. Datasheet Common NameCupid's dart Botanical nameCarthamus pinnatus FamilyAsteraceae Life CyclePerennialFoliageEvergreenBasic ColourBlue/ Purple Height20 -> 90 cm Habitatmeadows and dry lawns, scrublands, embankments, along paths, on poor soils,stony and calcareous Altitude1500 -> 1700 m Bloom TimeMay-July Plant TypeHerbs, Ornamental, Medicinal Fruit TypeAchenedifferent tolerancesDrought Resistant Used PartsFlowerPlant UsesMedicinal Active substancesTell UsUSDA Zone7 (-17), 8 (-12), 9 (-7)Sun ExposureSunSoil pHAcidic, NeutralSoil MoistureDrySoil Type StonyPropagationby seeds / by sowing, Self sows GerminationTell UsPests/ DiseasesOïdium Open Next Page To See More Photos. Carthamus pinnatus Carthamus pinnatus
