Leaf
Surface: spiny
9
Species
Species with this characteristic
9 species catalogued
sorted alphabetically
Carduus nutans
Musk Thistle
Asteraceae
Carduus pycnocephalus
Plymouth Thistle
Asteraceae
Centaurea melitensis
Maltese Star-thistle
Asteraceae
Echinophora spinosa
Prickly Samphire
Apiaceae
Eryngium maritimum
Sea-holly
Apiaceae
Helminthotheca echioides
Bristly Oxtongue
Asteraceae
Juncus acutus
Sharp Rush
Juncaceae
Scolymus hispanicus
Golden Thistle
Asteraceae
Urtica dioica
Stinging Nettle
Urticaceae
Frequently asked questions
- How many species with the characteristic «Surface: spiny» are catalogued?
- The catalogue contains 9 Italian wild plant species with the characteristic «Surface: spiny».
- How to recognise species with the characteristic «Surface: spiny»?
- Species with characteristic «Surface: spiny» are identified by observing this feature. Each species sheet includes field photographs to facilitate recognition.
- Where in Italy do species with «Surface: spiny» grow?
- They grow in various Italian natural habitats: meadows, woods, coastal areas, rocky environments and wastelands. Distribution varies by species.
- How to use leaves to identify these plants?
- Leaf shape, margin and venation are key identification features. Species sheets include detailed photographs of leaves.
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