Carduus nutans
Family Asteraceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle |
| Synonyms | Carduus nutans L. subsp. nutans |
| Longevity | Annual, Biennial |
| Growth form | Herb |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Wing/Achene/Pappus |
| Maximum height (m) | 1.6 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | No |
| Native range | Asia, northern Africa, Europe |
| Exotic range (Australia) | ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Exotic range (other) | North America, South America, Oceania |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Disturbed areas (including trails), Grasslands, Pastures, Roadsides |
| Soil type (exotic) | Fertile |
| Decade of introduction | 1950 |
National Climate Change Impact
Invasive Class 3
The area of suitable habitat and the habitat suitability of observations, for this species, are projected to decrease or remain the same under RCP 8.5 2065 compared to current climate suitability.
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2035 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2065 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
Images
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Further Information
http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Carduus~nutans
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/biodiversity/invasive/weeds/weeddetails.pl?taxon_id=8821
http://www.weeds.org.au/cgi-bin/weedident.cgi?tpl=plant.tpl&ibra=all&card=H41
http://www.issg.org/database/species/ecology.asp?si=519&fr=1&sts=sss&lang=EN
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