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Welted Thistle (Carduus crispus) is a biennial forb or herb belonging to the Asteraceae family, native to regions including Altay, Amur, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Buryatiya, and other parts of Europe and Asia. Welted Thistle (Latin: Carduus crispus, family Asteraceae) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Welted Thistle is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Welted Thistle is a member of the Asteraceae family native to ALT, AMU, AUT, BLT, BLR, and BGM. Welted Thistle thrives in moist conditions and prefers light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soils with a pH between 6.5 and 7.
Welted Thistle grows best in USDA zone 6-9, 8/10 light, moist water, and biennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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