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Carlina vulgaris L.

carline thistle (Asteraceae / Compositae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadSlight tendencyS
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Carlina vulgaris grows in calcareous or coastal grassland.

Beaumaris (VC52: Anglesey); 2007-07-24

 carline thistle / Carlina vulgaris: _Carlina vulgaris_ grows in calcareous or coastal grassland.

The achenes of Carlina vulgaris have a yellowish feathery pappus.

Beaumaris (VC52: Anglesey); 2004-09-06

 carline thistle / Carlina vulgaris: The achenes of _Carlina vulgaris_ have a yellowish feathery pappus.

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