All three species are unknown as artichoke or safflower pests, apparently only reproduce on Cadruinae, cause injury to vital plant parts at a critical growth stage of their host-plant (and thus appear capable of influencing the reproductive potential of C. pycnocephalus), and occur over a relatively wide geographic area. This weevil mainly reproduces on certain thistles belonging to the Carduus-Silybumcirsium complex. Then sheep will graze the thistle along with the grass. For larger areas where the thistles are dominant, cultivation and cropping is a successful method of control provided a vigorous perennial pasture is established immediately after the cropping phase. Mowing or slashing is not always reliable because the plant can regrow from the base and produce seeds very quickly. It is native to: the Mediterranean region in southern Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia; East Europe and the Caucasus; and the Indian Subcontinent. Carduus tenuiflorus Carduus acanthoide Carduus pycnocephalus Carduus nutans 1 of 4 2013 1971, Baloch and Kahn 1973, Goeden 1974). The blanketing effect of overwintering rosettes can severely reduce the establishment of other plants, as the leaves of the rosette can become erect in dense stands (Parsons 1973). However, according to Charles Turner (1985) of the USDA Biocontrol Lab in Albany, California, it is possible that these insects may also prey on several of the endangered native thistles in the genus Circium. Bendall (1974) found that 85% of Carduus pycnocephalus seeds produce germination inhibitors, but they are readily leached. The length of time the seeds can survive in the soil is not known but appears to be at least 8 years (Parsons 1973). pycnocephalus (L.) DC., 1838 Homonyms Carduus pycnocephalus L. Carduus pycnocephalus Spreng. [8][12][13], Grazing by sheep or goats (not cattle) in Australia has showed promise as well.[14]. Seed germination rate in Carduus pycnocephalus is very high, ranging between 83-96%. Carduus pycnocephalus reproduces only by seed. C. pycnocephalus apparently arrived in California during the 1930s (Goeden 1974). List-Based Rec., Soil Conserv. Carduus pycnocephalus originated in western and southern Europe but today is widespread throughout temperate parts of the world. Element Stewardship Abstract; Don Pitcher, Mary J. Russo (revision), 1986. 2007 Apr 1;848(2):215-25. doi: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2006.10.028. Most contact oils evaporate slowly and owe their plant toxicity to their high content of aromatic compounds. Leaves green and nearly hairless above and have cobwebby hairs below. Thistles will invade basalt soils earlier than granite soils, and granite soils before sedimentary soils (Wheatley and Collett 1981). 3)uowiF#o (:(#;C This species has been studied in depth by USDA entomologists as a natural enemy of musk thistle, but certainly should also be considered for importation into California for C. pycnocephalus control" (Goeden 1974). Surfactants affect the surface property of the spray by lowering surface tension to increase the herbicide's effectiveness. It prefers soils of high fertility, and its seedlings establish best on bare or disturbed sites (Wheatley 1971, Parsons 1973). Ants may also play a role in dispersing the seeds (Uphof 1942). /app/up/entry/73/th/22000.jpg:!0000 0000 0108 1272:!/app/up/mg/44/th/13398.jpg:!/app/up/entry/29/th/8868.jpg:!/app/up/cbo/248/th/74532.jpg:!/app/up/mg/280/th/mg84205-2.jpg:!/app/up/mg/185/th/mg55602-2.jpg:!/app/up/io/39/th/io11908-0.jpg:!/app/up/gp/78/th/15673.jpg:!/app/up/entry/90/th/27010.jpg:!0000 0000 1104 0321:! Carduus pycnocephalus can be distinguished from other thistle species by its relatively small and few terminal flowerheads and narrow phyllaries with copious tiny, firm, forward-pointing hairs, especially on the midrib (Hitchcock and Cronquist 1973). The distance that seeds can be spread by wind is not known, but it is at least several hundred meters. Flower heads typically occur in clusters of 2-5. . subsp. Epub 2022 Jan 27. It is most abundant in coastal areas and occurs as a weed of pastures, ranges, roadsides, rural areas, fallow cropland, railroad rights-of-way, field margins, and ditchbanks (Goeden and Ricker 1978). A variety of herbicides have been used on C. pycnocephalus, but they give only temporary control (Wheatley and Collett 1981). The chemical is noncorrosive and is generally considered nonharmful to wildlife. Cal. This is partly due to its germination requirements and timing. Barcode of Life Data Systems (BOLDS) Stats Public Records: 1Specimens with Barcodes: 1Species With Barcodes: 1, Rounded National Status Rank: NNA - Not Applicable, Rounded Global Status Rank: GNR - Not Yet Ranked. 2,4-D has been applied to C. pycnocephalus with limited success (Taylor 1977). Even with freezing temperatures during the daily cold period, germination was optimum if warm-period temperatures were from 5 to 20 C (Evans et al. "Larvae thought to be Ceutorhynchus trimacu- latus were recovered from mines in crowns of C. pycnocephalus rosettes in central Italy, though only adults were positively identified as fairly consistent associates of this plant. Corollas are pink to purple, approx. ); U.S. National Park Service: Invasive Non-Native Plants in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Italian Thistle, Invasive Plants of Californias Wildlands. Seeds of C. pycnocephalus exhibit rapid germination (within 2 weeks) at optimum temperatures (Evans et al. It is most effective when applied in February or March at 1/8 to 1/16 lb acid equivalent per acre. 1981). 1. This is partly due to its germination requirements and timing. 1982). However, caution must be exercised when using these products, and their use is not always appropriate, especially near water surfaces and other sensitive natural habitats. Berkeley, California: The Calflora . Jordon-Thaden and Louda (2003) and Barros et al. 2019 Gary McDonald:!2008 Zoya Akulova:!2017 Gary McDonald:!2016 Ken Lunders:!2017 James Bailey:!2019 Cynthia Powell:!2017 Cynthia Powell:!2019 James Bailey:!2019 Julie Kierstead Nelson:!2019 Julie Kierstead Nelson:!2004 Carol W. Witham:! This species has been studied in depth by USDA entomologists as a natural enemy of musk thistle, but certainly should also be considered for importation into California for C. pycnocephalus control" (Goeden 1974). Only 2-3 weeks should be required for control. Since it is a nonselective herbicide, it must be carefully applied. Surfactants affect the surface property of the spray by lowering surface tension to increase the herbicide's effectiveness. C. pycnocephalus is a problem on Nature Conservancy property in this state and presents additional problems on grazed pastures. Bossard, CC., J.M. No after-ripening is required, and seeds can germinate either rapidly or after a long dormancy period. C. pycnocephalus can germinate at a variety of soil depths. Repeated greenhouse inoculations of the rust on growing rosettes significantly reduced the growth of C. pycnocephalus but not the number of florets (Oliveri 1984). Bendall (1974) describes a grazing control method that has proven successful in Australia: thistle-infested areas are closed to grazing in the fall when seedlings appear. 2007. The search for its natural enemies has included Italy, Greece, Iran, and Pakistan, as well as southern California (Baloch et al. 2,4-D is lethal to 50% of tested animals (LD50) at 300-1000 mg/kg body weight and is classified as being of "little" to "some" hazard. . Carduus pycnocephalus is an annual herb that is not native to California. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the 1979). In the U.S. it is found in only a few parts of Texas and Arkansas but is rapidly spreading and "out of control" in most of California (Dunn 1976). The multiple stems are winged with spines. Other Common Names: Plymouth thistle, shore thistle It displaces desirable forage or cover plants, but more commonly colonizes disturbed habitats where interspecific competition is less intense (Goeden 1974). doi: 10.1002/cbdv.202100827. It is most abundant in coastal areas and occurs as a weed of pastures, ranges, roadsides, rural areas, fallow cropland, railroad rights-of-way, field margins, and ditchbanks (Goeden and Ricker 1978). Picloram kills half the test animals (LD50) at 8000 mg/kg body weight and is considered to be of "relatively no hazard." [5][10], Biological control agents have limited success with Carduus pycnocephalus. Several recent studies (Kok 1980, Trumble and Kok 1980a, 1980b) have shown that the weevil Rhinocyllus conicus is not adversely affected by field applications of 2,4-D. These species are Psylliodes chalsomera, Rhinocyllus conicus, and Ceutorhynchuys trimaculatus. The following is a representative barcode sequence, the centroid of all available sequences for this species. 1998). It is foliar absorbed and trans- located, making it effective in destroying the roots. Dr. McHenry recommends using a flat-fan nozzle (Spraying Systems Co. #8003 or 8004 nozzle tip) rather than the cone nozzles available on most garden sprayers. stream Only three insect species appear to hold promise as biological control agents in California (Goeden 1974). 2,4-D ester should be applied when the thistles have a central stock height of no greater than 0.25 m (Wheatley and Collett 1981). Sheep selectively graze the tender thistles and will kill 90-95% of the weeds. Contact: Larry Serpa, Area Manager. /Filter /LZWDecode Flowers are purple. 1979). Due to the similarities of the two species, there may be more Turkish thistle near to where it has already been found that was misidentified as Italian thistle (Porter ]KPTjcqD(fIV'.u;!W=:=4MC3AH}t[L72lHA^x`v]X[NC_;p ]&` It is most effective when applied in February or March at 1/8 to 1/16 lb acid equivalent per acre. Nyman, Carduus pycnocephalus L., Carduus cephalanthus Viv.) Carduus pycnocephalus L, which is related to the Astraceae family, was well-known as a privileged medicinal plant that has innumerable respected biological potency. subsp. Global Range: Carduus pycnocephalus originated in western and southern Europe but today is widespread throughout temperate parts of the world. Slenderflower thistle, Carduus tenuiflorus, Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board. Seeds of C. pycnocephalus exhibit rapid germination (within 2 weeks) at optimum temperatures (Evans et al. Communities: weed, characteristic of disturbed places, Search efloras.org (Flora of North America). Comments: It displaces desirable forage or cover plants, but more commonly colonizes disturbed habitats where interspecific competition is less intense (Goeden 1974). We suggest you upgrade to a modern browser. Before pycnocephalus Name Species descriptions and data provided by: 2012-2023. other members of the genus Carduus such as C. pycnocephalus have been reported to have potent antiinflammatory activity (Conforti et al., 2009). In California, more than 40 species of indigenous or introduced phytophagous insects have adopted this alien weed as an alternate food-plant, at least 15 of which also find it a suitable reproductive host. Bethesda, MD 20894, Web Policies 1959. Genus Carduus which belongs to the family Astraceae includes approximately 100 species worldwide ( Chaudhary, 2000) and is widely distributed around the Mediterranean. (Hawkes et al. The labels also give more precise information on mixing and safety precautions. Additional research needs to be conducted on insects that can be used to control C. pycnocephalus and on the potential impact of these insects upon endangered native Cirsium species (Kok et al. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Sign up to receive information about Cal-IPC's upcoming events and project updates. National Library of Medicine Introduced in Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, USA, Uruguay, Australia, New Zealand, PP1 - Efficacy Evaluation of Plant Protection Products, PP3 - Environmental Risk Assessment of Plant Protection Products, PM4 - Production of Healthy Plants for Planting, PM8 - Commodity-specific Phytosanitary Measures, PM9 - National Regulatory Control Systems, Regional Plant Protection Organizations / EU / EAEU, Carduus pycnocephalus ( In field situations, the added hardship of intra- and interspecific competition may cause a greater effect on thistle populations. Though some Carduus species are known to accumulate nitrates in toxic quantities, C. pycnocephalus has apparently not been incriminated as a toxic weed (Goeden 1974). Larvae of Rhinocyllus conicus feed within the flowerheads of C. pycnocephalus, mining the receptacle and destroying the developing achenes (Goeden 1974, 1978). Genus: Carduus View Description Dichotomous Key Carduus pycnocephalus L. subsp. Bookshelf Weed class: A (415) 435-6465. Carduus pycnocephalus was one of the first weeds selected for biological control study by the USDA (Schroeder 1980). The PubMed wordmark and PubMed logo are registered trademarks of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Accessibility Carduus pycnocephalus is a thistle that is native to the Mediterranean region and some other countries further north or east. GERMINATION AND GROWTH Seed germination rate in Carduus pycnocephalus is very high, ranging between 83-96%. The herbicidal use of oils depends on their chemical and physical properties. Italian thistle (Carduus pycnocephalus subsp. Tel. Application should be at the rate of 1-1.5 lbs/100 gallons of water with 1 quart of surfactant/100 gallons. Caffeoylquinic acids; Carduus spp. 0 (You can unsubscribe anytime. [8][9] Its tendency to grow under the canopy of oaks increases the risk of wildfire damage to the trees, as fire can more easily spread to the canopy. Picloram kills half the test animals (LD50) at 8000 mg/kg body weight and is considered to be of "relatively no hazard." Database of the U.S.D.A., Beltsville. To control by cutting, use a sharpened shovel at the top of the root crown. Seeds are also spread when infested pastures are cut and the hay fed to animals on clean areas. Picloram (Tordon): Dr. Jim McHenry (1985) of the University of California, Davis, recommends picloram to control C. pycnocephalus on Nature Conservancy lands. Without management it cannot be eliminated and may completely carpet the site. Yes, I would like to receive emails from California Invasive Plant Council. A great deal of research has been conducted on Carduus species throughout the world, but much more needs to be done on Carduus pycnocephalus. 1972) and in 1973 to control C. pycnocephalus in southern California (Goeden and Ricker 1978). Italian thistle grows in dry, open area such as pastures, rangeland, right-of-ways, and waste areas. Psylliodes chalcomera was a fairly consistent associate of C. pycnocephalus in its vegetative and early reproductive stages throughout central and southern Italy. Chemicals such as Picloram and 2,4-D may be of some use in controlling the weed, but an integrated management program involving a combination of techniques will prove most effective. Slenderflower thistle, Carduus tenuiflorus, is similar but it generally has more flowerheads (5-20), than Italian thistle, Carduus pycnocephalus (1-5 flowerheads). According to Goeden (1974), C. pycnocephalus serves as an alternative food-plant or breeding host to a diversity of phytophagous insects, most of which are euryphagous, ectophagous, sap- or foliage-feeding species. Carduus pycnocephalus L.: Chile (South America)United States (North America). Larvae of Rhinocyllus conicus feed within the flowerheads of C. pycnocephalus, mining the receptacle and destroying the developing achenes (Goeden 1974, 1978). Slashing is more effective than mowing as it destroys the aerial part of the plant more thoroughly (Parsons 1973). (Goeden and Ricker 1978). Does not include management information. Phytochemical analysis of non-volatile fraction of Artemisia caerulescens subsp. Cone sprayers produce greater atomization of the chemicals and increase the chance of drift into unwanted areas. 1982 . Psylliodes chalcomera was a fairly consistent associate of C. pycnocephalus in its vegetative and early reproductive stages throughout central and southern Italy. This usually forces a massive germination of thistles that can be destroyed during cultivation (Wheatley and Collett 1981). 3 Carpocoris mediterraneus.jpg 2,150 1,616; 1.79 MB C. bourgeanus-asp-2.jpg 2,448 3,264; 4.28 MB C. pycnocephalus-brcteas-1.jpg 3,121 2,342; 1.79 MB C. pycnocephalus-brcteas-2.jpg 2,048 1,536; 1.19 MB In the U.S. it is found in only a few parts of Texas and Arkansas but is rapidly spreading and "out of control" in most of California (Dunn 1976). In high fertility situations, using a roller to compact the soil is recommended during seedbed preparation (but not during seed sowing). In California, more than 40 species of indigenous or introduced phytophagous insects have adopted this alien weed as an alternate food-plant, at least 15 of which also find it a suitable reproduc- tive host. Deferring autumn grazing of sheep has been effective in reducing stand density because the thistles grow etiolated and less spiny when competing with ungrazed grasses. Thistles will invade basalt soils earlier than granite soils, and granite soils before sedimentary soils (Wheatley and Collett 1981). Biological control agents, particularly the weevil Rhinocyllus conicus and the rust Puccinia Carduii-pycnocephali, show considerable promise in controlling C. pycnocephalus. Biological control agents, particularly the weevil Rhinocyllus conicus and the rust Puccinia Carduii-pycnocephali, show considerable promise in controlling C. pycnocephalus. Common names Italian plumeless thistle in . ; Flavonoids; HPLC-PDA-MS/MS; ITS sequence; PCR-RFLP. S. Calif. 11086. It has been introduced, presumably accidentally, to the USA, Australia, New Zealand and some other countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. The plant grows in a rosettes of 10-14 inches (25-36 cm) in diameter, with four to ten lobed basal leaves that are 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) long. Cal-IPCCalifornia Invasive Plant Council species treatment: Mattole Restoration Council: Italian Thistle (, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Carduus_pycnocephalus&oldid=1076346843, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 10 March 2022, at 17:14. Typing "Northwestern Sedge" return only 'Northwestern Sedge'. After 48 h of incubation the most antiproliferative plant extract was Cynara cardunculus ssp. At a depth of 0.5-2.0 cm germination is highest, but some seeds germinate to a depth of 8 cm (Evans et al. C. pycnocephalus seeds are mucilaginous, unlike most other thistles. Stewardship Overview: Carduus pycnocephalus, a vigorous annual thistle, arrived in California during the 1930s and has since become a serious weed problem. SEED DISPERSAL. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2023. C. pycnocephalus does not reproduce vegetatively, but its seeds are well equipped for dispersal by wind because of the large pappus and relatively small size. Leaves are pinnately lobed into spiny-lobed segments, with the terminal spine being most prominent. Epub 2015 Sep 1. eCollection 2019. %%EOF Spraying oil on thistle will be effective only if entire plants are coated. APPLYING HERBICIDES: Herbicides can be applied uniformly over an area (for large infestations) or by spot spraying only the individual plants. Seed dispersal by water and on animals and machinery is less important (Parsons 1973). After their introduction to See Canyon in southern California, the weevil destroyed 90% of the achenes and infested 91% of the capitula; however, the population of C. pycnocephalus did not decline (Goeden and Ricker 1978). Italian thistle is a spiny annual or sometimes biennial that can grow 6 to 8 feet in height. Carduus pycnocephalus L. 3,132 2,252 Observations Slender thistle, Slender winged thistle, Slender-flower thistle, Sheep thistle, Plymouth thistle, Shore thistle, Woolly thistle, Winged slender thistle, Italian thistle, Italian plumeless thistle Carduus pycnocephalus L. World flora Family Compositae Genus . Prior to using any herbicide, check with the County Agricultural Commissioner to determine which chemicals are legal to use in a given situation. Former preserve manager Greg Wolley (1986) has used both hand pulling and cutting to destroy the plants at Ring Mountain Preserve, CA. [8] Other rust species have been found on Italian thistle as well. Copyright 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Its inability to reproduce vegetatively makes control easier, but constant monitoring will be necessary due to its potentially long seed dormancy (to 8 years). Cauline leaves are tomentose on the underside and contain spines on the . 2,4-D has been applied to C. pycnocephalus with limited success (Taylor 1977). Generally it does poorly on the surface of a bare seedbed, but on the surface of clay soils it shows 70% germination. All three species are unknown as artichoke or safflower pests, apparently only reproduce on Cadruinae, cause injury to vital plant parts at a critical growth stage of their host-plant (and thus appear capable of influencing the reproductive potential of C. pycnocephalus), and occur over a relatively wide geographic area. Seed germination rate in Carduus pycnocephalus is very high, ranging between 83-96%. Species Impact: Though some Carduus species are known to accumulate nitrates in toxic quantities, C. pycnocephalus has apparently not been incriminated as a toxic weed (Goeden 1974). Management Programs: Carduus pycnocephalus is present on both the Ring Mountain and Jepson Prairie preserves in California, with Ring Mountain having the most significant infestation. macrocephalus (Desf.) [3], The plant grows in a rosettes of 1014 inches (2536cm) in diameter, with four to ten lobed basal leaves that are 46 inches (1015cm) long. Cultivation before seed production will eventually eliminate thistles, but only if repeated for several years. They are left ungrazed until the pasture has reached a height of 10-15 cm (about 6 to 10 weeks). On soils of naturally high fertility, thistle invasion can be expected at an earlier stage than on poorer soils. 1971, Baloch and Kahn 1973, Goeden 1974). Mechanical methods can be effective but must be done before the plant sets seed. macrocephalus (Desf.) Unable to load your collection due to an error, Unable to load your delegates due to an error. pycnocephalus (L.) DC., 1838, Dissertao de mestrado. %PDF-1.6 % 1978). Contact: Larry Serpa, Area Manager. C. pycnocephalus does not reproduce vegetatively, but its seeds are well equipped for dispersal by wind because of the large pappus and relatively small size. It persists in the soil for 1-4 weeks. The brown seeds do not usually dehisce from the seedheads, and this may be important in the establishment of these seeds in the seedbed litter (Evans et al. This site needs JavaScript to work properly. C. pycnocephalus has been rapidly spreading on rangelands previ- ously dominated by alien annual grasses (Evans et al. FOIA Unauthorized use of these marks is strictly prohibited. Carduus pycnocephalus (Italian thistle) is a winter annual forb (family Asteraceae) that is native to the Mediterranean region of southern Europe, northern Africa, western Asia. The necessity for constant monitoring is all the more important given this weed's potentially long seed dormancy period (to 8 years). Italian thistlegrows in dry, open area such as pastures, rangeland, right-of-ways, and waste areas. For this method to be successful, the autumn grazing break is necessary so that vigorous growth of other plants is allowed to occur, forcing the thistles to grow tall and tender. 1978). The site is secure. However, this weed does displace more desirable forage or cover plants. It crowds out more desirable forage, as well as native plants, and excludes livestock grazing where infestations are dense. The adults are foliage feeders, but more importantly the larvae mine crowns of rosettes and tips of expanding and expanded shoots, blasting the latter, and thus reduce the production of flowerheads. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/, http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/, Carduus tenuiflorus var. This period also corresponds to the germination and vegetative growth periods of C. pycnocephalus (Oliveri 1984). Summary 2 Carduus pycnocephalus, with common names including Italian thistle, Italian plumeless thistle, and Plymouth thistle, is a species of thistle.It is native to: the Mediterranean region in southern Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia; East Europe and the Caucasus; and the Indian Subcontinent. Since it is a nonselective herbicide, it must be carefully applied. 1979). Munz, P. A. The search for its natural enemies has included Italy, Greece, Iran, and Pakistan, as well as southern California (Baloch et al. It is prohibited to transport, buy, sell, offer for sale, or distribute plants or plant parts of quarantined species into or within the state of Washington or to sell, offer for sale, or distribute seed packets of seed, flower seed blends, or wildflower mixes of quarantined species into or within the state of Washington. It is a serious pest in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, Iran, and Europe. In southern Europe, all major parts of C. pycnocephalus plants are damaged by one or more insect species, whereas in southern California the thistles are relatively free of insect damage. Marengo A, Cagliero C, Sgorbini B, Anderson JL, Emaus MN, Bicchi C, Bertea CM, Rubiolo P. Plant Methods. C. pycnocephalus seeds exhibit polymorphism, with brown seeds that have less mucilage and germinate at lower temperatures than silver seeds. Grubbing hoes must cut the plants 2 to 4 inches below ground level to prevent resprouting from dormant axillary buds. Former preserve manager Greg Wolley (1986) has used both hand pulling and cutting to destroy the plants at Ring Mountain Preserve, CA. C. pycnocephalus is a problem on Nature Conservancy property in this state and presents additional problems on grazed pastures. Picloram (Tordon): Dr. Jim McHenry (1985) of the University of California, Davis, recommends picloram to control C. pycnocephalus on Nature Conservancy lands. Bracts at the base of flowerheads are stiff and upright with forward pointing hairs. !Ct2eO@u%h&;4OL9%p=#$`05l6u+zL/=m=5gE+aSFWc$19#t30;`xePH41RcO5`+~+4/]Y. This is the profile for the plant - Carduus pycnocephalus subsp. The effects of prescribed fire on C. pycnocephalus also need investigation. It is native to: the Mediterranean region in southern Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia; East Europe and the Caucasus; and the Indian Subcontinent. Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals, including the Consortium of California Herbaria. It prefers soils of high fertility, and its seedlings establish best on bare or disturbed sites (Wheatley 1971, Parsons 1973). The fungal rust Puccinia Carduii-pycnocephali Sydow, is known to occur only on the genus Carduus (Batra et al. The hydroalcoholic extracts of four wild edible Carduus species collected in Sardinia (Carduus argyroa Biv., Carduus nutans subsp. According to Goeden (1974), C. pycnocephalus serves as an alternative food-plant or breeding host to a diversity of phytophagous insects, most of which are euryphagous, ectophagous, sap- or foliage-feeding species. At a depth of 0.5-2.0 cm germination is highest, but some seeds germinate to a depth of 8 cm (Evans et al. Free Amino Acids and Biogenic Amines Profiling and Variation in Wild and Sub-Endemic Cardueae Species from Sardinia and Corse. Calflora, a 501c3 non-profit - 1700 Shattuck Avenue #198, Berkeley, CA 94709 - 510 883-3148 SEED DISPERSAL C. pycnocephalus does not reproduce vegetatively, but its seeds are well equipped for dispersal by wind because of the large pappus and relatively small size. One drawback is its long persistence in the soil, up to 18 months. 2,4-D can be used in combination with biological control measures to control Carduus. No after-ripening is required, and seeds can germinate either rapidly or after a long dormancy period. Pobierz bezpatne zdjcia i wektory kolce oset. It is widely distributed in disturbed open sites, roadsides, pastures, annual grasslands, and waste areas across much of California. . The labels also give more precise information on mixing and safety precautions. Foodplant / internal feederlarva of Chaetostomella cylindrica feeds within capitulum of Carduus pycnocephalus, Foodplant / spot causeramphigenous colony of Ramularia hyphomycetous anamorph of Ramularia cynarae causes spots on live leaf of Carduus pycnocephalus, Foodplant / feeds onlarva of Terellia serratulae feeds on Carduus pycnocephalus, In Great Britain and/or Ireland:Foodplant / galllarva of Urophora solstitialis causes gall of capitulum of Carduus pycnocephalus, Foodplant / feeds onlarva of Urophora stylata feeds on Carduus pycnocephalusRemarks: Other: uncertain. Certorhynchus trimaculatus occurs in Europe and northern Africa (Bolt et al. However, this weed does displace more desirable forage or cover plants. Carduus pycnocephalus is present on both the Ring Mountain and Jepson Prairie preserves in California, with Ring Mountain having the most significant infestation. 1979). A significant amount of seed can be produced even if thistles are constantly mowed at 8 cm (Tasmanian Department of Agriculture 1977). Plants grow up to 20 dm, are often slightly woolly, and narrowly winged along stems and spined. 3152 Paradise Drive, Room 101, Tiburon, CA 94920. Two fungi have been evaluated as agents on Italian thistle. Please click here to see a county level distribution map of Italian thistle in Washington. Two other rusts, Puccinia centaureae dc and Puccinia galatica Sydow are also reported to attack Carduus pycnocephalus, but their impact has not been researched (Batra et al. 1982). 1979). 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