Species Cynara horrida
Pictures from Observations
There aren’t any identifications of Cynara horrida.
Range:
Location unknown
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Etymology of Cynara:
Gk. kynara = artichoke, probably from kyon = a dog; alluding to the involucral bracts resembling dogs’ teeth. The phyllaries likened to dogs’ teeth (Davesgarden.com).
Etymology of horrida:
From the Latin horrid' meaning bristling or stout-spined.
Scientific name:
Cynara horrida Aiton
Synonym of:
Unknown
Long etymology:
Protologue:
Hortus Kew. 3: 148 (1789)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1789
Observations of Taxon
There aren’t any identifications of Cynara horrida.