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Carduus crispus L.

welted thistle (Asteraceae / Compositae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadModerate tendencySE
Plant Atlas 2020
BSBI Distribution Map

Carduus crispus is found in woodland margins and rough ground on basic or clay-rich soils; it differs from Cirsium palustre in having dull leaves, and longer, spreading phyllaries.

Upper Rissington (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2018-06-15

 welted thistle / Carduus crispus: _Carduus crispus_ is found in woodland margins and rough ground on basic or clay-rich soils; it differs from _Cirsium palustre_ in having dull leaves, and longer, spreading phyllaries.

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