Onopordum illyricum is a species of thistle known by the common name Illyrian thistle, or Illyrian cottonthistle. It is native to southwestern Europe, but has been introduced into Australia and California, where it has become a noxious weed.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Illyrian thistle being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Onopordum bracteatum
- Onopordum macracanthum
- Onopordum cynarocephalum
- Onopordum nervosum
- Onopordum tauricum
- Onopordum cyprium
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Asterales
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Onopordum
- Species
- Onopordum illyricum
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