Echinops spinosissimus
Echinops spinosissimus is a perennial herbaceous plant growing to 80 cm height. It is a spiny species with branched and hairy stem. The leaves are sessile, alternate and covered with white short hair. The greenish-blue inflorescence is spherical and contains many white to blue flowers. The fruit is an achene with stiff hairs.
Datasheet
| Common Name | Viscous globe- thistle |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Echinops spinosissimus |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Tell us |
| Basic Colour | Greenish-blue, White |
| Height | 30 -> 80 cm |
| Habitat | Fields and rocky lands |
| Altitude | 1600 m |
| Bloom Time | April -> July |
| Plant Type | Herb |
| Fruit Type | Achene |
| different tolerances | Drought resistant |
| Used Parts | Tell us |
| Plant Uses | Gum |
| Active substances | Sesquiterpenoid |
| USDA Zone | 6 (-23), 7 (-17), 8 (-12), 9 (-7) |
| Sun Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Dry |
| Soil Type | Stony, Rocky |
| Propagation | by seeds, by Cuttings, by division, Self sows |
| Germination | Tell us |
| Pests/ Diseases | Tell us |
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