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Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area

Carduus nutans

Family : ASTERACEAE
Common Name (UK) : Musk Thistle
Common Name (DE) : Nickende Distel
Common Name (FR) : Chardon Penché
Habitat : Empty lots, rubbish heaps, flood plains, dry grassland. Prefers chalky soil.
Remarks : Introduced to the U.S. where it is considered a noxious weed.
First appearing : June
Abundance :

  • Photo Date :June 4, 2005
  • Location :Liliental, Kaiserstuhl.
    N48° 04.382' E7° 40.409'
  • Photo Date :June 14, 2008
  • Location :Plaine de Chanfroy, Fontainebleau Forest, France.
    N48° 23.814' E2° 34.588'