Carlina acaulis
The story
The stemless carline thistle is wrapped in a tale of hope and healing. Legend has it that Charlemagne, in his quest to find a cure for the plague, was guided by an angel to this very plant. He shot an arrow into the sky, and wherever it landed, he believed the plant beneath would hold the key to relief. Following this divine encounter, the roots of the carline thistle were shared among the people, and miraculously, the plague began to wane. This story highlights the plant's deep connection to history and healing.
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- Family
- Asteraceae
How to use it
The stemless carline thistle is primarily valued for its ornamental beauty in gardens, especially in alpine or rock gardens. Its unique structure and flowers can add a striking visual element to your landscape. Additionally, it has historical uses in traditional medicine, though it is not commonly used today.
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Gardening tip
When planting stemless carline thistle, ensure you place it in a well-drained area with plenty of sunlight. This plant thrives in rocky, alpine conditions, so mimic its natural habitat for the best results.
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About
Carlina acaulis, the stemless carline thistle, dwarf carline thistle, or silver thistle, is a perennial dicotyledonous flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to alpine regions of central and southern Europe. The specific name acaulis and common names are descriptive of the manner in which its flower head rests directly upon a basal leaf rosette. The plant is named after Charlemagne who searched for a treatment against the plague. He dreamed of an angel who told him to shoot an arrow in the sky and see on what plant the arrow would hit. This plant would bring relieve to the plague. The plant the arrow hit was the Carlina acaulis, the roots of the plant were distributed among the population following which the plague diminished.
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Carlina acaulis
- Slug
- carlina-acaulis
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Carlina
- Species
- acaulis
- Wikidata QID
- Q670377
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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