| cardoon | USDA PLANTS Symbol: CYCA U.S. Nativity: Exotic Habit: Forbs/Herbs |
| Cynara cardunculus L. |
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Taxonomic Rank: Magnoliopsida: Asterales: Asteraceae |
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| Synonym(s): artichoke thistle, wild artichoke | |
| Native Range: s. Europe (BAIL); | |
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| Selected Images from Invasive.org | View All Images at Invasive.org |
![]() Plant(s); Joseph M. DiTomaso, University of California - Davis, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
![]() Plant(s); John M. Randall, The Nature Conservancy, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
![]() Plant(s); John M. Randall, The Nature Conservancy, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
![]() Flower(s); Joseph M. DiTomaso, University of California - Davis, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
![]() Flower(s); John M. Randall, The Nature Conservancy, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
![]() Inflorescence(s); Inflorescence. Lyndon Photography, , Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
![]() Inflorescence(s); Inflorescence, top view. Lyndon Photography, , Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
![]() Inflorescence(s); Inflorescences, brown. Lyndon Photography, , Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
| EDDMapS Distribution: This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts and records obtained from USDA Plants Database. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org |
![]() State List This map identifies those states that list this species on their invasive species list or law.
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| Invasive Listing Sources: |
| California Invasive Plant Council |
| John Randall, The Nature Conservancy, Survey of TNC Preserves, 1995. |
| WeedUS - Database of Plants Invading Natural Areas in the United States |



















