Carduus

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Carduus

Description Carduus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. The genus comprises approximately 60 species of thistles, which are native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. The plants are characterized by their prickly leaves and stems, and they produce purple, pink, or white flowers in the summer. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Angiosperms Class Eudicots Order…