Cynara cornigera
Cynara cornigera
- Native to:
- Cyprus | East Aegean Is. | Egypt | Greece | Kriti | Libya
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Cynara
- Species:
- Cynara cornigera
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, violet
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 10–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at 15-20°C; light may enhance germination.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch