Carduus tenuiflorus - Slender-flower thistle

Description and Uses

Carduus tenuiflorus (Slender-flower thistle) is a temperate plant from North West Europe . It is mainly grown for its {missing data} crops , which have a no shelf life. The crop is harvested by total removing. It starts flowering after 0 - 1 years. The yield will be n/a, but in its top season there will be a yield of n/a. Other crop types include; {missing data} . The {missing data} is used as {missing data} . The {missing data} is used as " {missing data} " with {missing data} (_ - _) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by no extraction method from the plant's seed/nut yielding 0% - 0% oil. The plant's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 0 - 0 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the plant's growing speed is very fast, it's energetic value is 0 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is {missing data}. After 1 years the plant can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Carduus tenuiflorus has a lifespan of 2 years.

Environmental limitations

The plant is 0 meters tall with a crown of 0 meters wide. The plant prefers a planting distance of 30 cm and a row distance of 30 cm. It is very fast growing and partial shade tolerant. Carduus tenuiflorus has a shallow root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The plant's flower-morphology is hermaphroditic and is pollinated by itself. Carduus tenuiflorus is evergreen and not allelopathic and has thorns.

Carduus tenuiflorus thrives in an altitude of 0 to 800 meters above sea-level (temperate). The minimum temperature is 2°C; optimally between 10 - 25°C. The optimal rainfall is 800 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 350 - 900mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 5.0 - 7.0 in a soil texture of loam. To salt it is intolerant to wind tolerant and to fire a bit tolerant.

Pests and Diseases

Carduus tenuiflorus is susceptible to the following pests: . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are {missing data} and can be stored for 60 months. There are approximative 40000 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}